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Red Spotted Splashing Tetra (Pyrrhulina obermulleri) Large Aquarium Glaser
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Red Spotted Splashing Tetra (Pyrrhulina obermulleri) Large Aquarium...
$2699 CAD
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Red Spotted Splashing Tetra (Pyrrhulina obermulleri) Large Aquarium Glaser
Description
Description
Pyrrhulina obermulleri, commonly known as the Red Spotted Splashing Characin or Rotflossen-Pyrrhulina:
Species Overview
- Scientific Name: Pyrrhulina obermulleri (Myers, 1926)
- Common Names: Red Spotted Splashing Characin, Flagtail Pyrrhulina, Rotflossen-Pyrrhulina
- Family: Lebiasinidae (Pencilfishes)
- Origin: Upper Amazon River Basin, Brazil and South America
Size & Lifespan
- Adult Size: Up to 6 cm (2.4 inches)
- Lifespan: Estimated 3–5 years in captivity
Water Parameters
- Temperature: ~26°C (79°F)
- pH: Around 6.5
- Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water
- Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons for a small group
Appearance
- Slender body with silvery-blue sides and olive back
- Distinctive red spots on body and fins
- Thin black stripe from lip through eye to gill cover
- Reddish fins with blackish-blue edges; clear dorsal fin with black tips
Behavior & Compatibility
- Peaceful, shoaling species; best kept in groups of 6–10+
- Active swimmers with quick directional changes
- Compatible with:
- Dwarf Cichlids
- Killifish
- Pencilfish
- Corydoras
- Otocinclus
- Small blackwater Tetras
- Avoid aggressive or overly active tankmates like large cichlids or barbs
Diet
- Omnivorous
- Accepts:
- Micro pellets
- Frozen/live foods (daphnia, brine shrimp)
- Vegetable matter
Breeding
- Spawning behavior may involve splashing or jumping
- Best bred in paludarium-style setups with emergent plants
- Secure lid required due to jumping tendencies
Tank Setup Tips
- Dense planting with driftwood and leaf litter
- Gentle water flow and subdued lighting
- Peat filtration recommended to mimic blackwater conditions
- Flat, shallow tanks preferred to replicate natural habitat
- Ensure tight-fitting lid to prevent escape
Specifications
Specifications
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CategoryTetras
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Water Temperature
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Minimum Tank Size20 Gallons
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Water pH LevelAcidic, Neutral
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Habitat PreferencePlanted Tanks, Rocky Tanks, Driftwood
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BehaviourCommunity Fish, Shoaling
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