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Small-scale Glass Tetra (Charax condei)
$1999 CAD
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Small-scale Glass Tetra (Charax condei) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Small-scale Glass Tetra (Charax condei)
$1999 CAD
Unit price
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Unavailable
Small-scale Glass Tetra (Charax condei)
Description
Description
Charax condei, commonly known as the Small-scale Glass Tetra or Glass Headstander, is a rare and intriguing characin species native to South America.
Species Overview
- Scientific Name: Charax condei (Géry & Knöppel, 1976)
- Common Names: Small-scale Glass Tetra, Glass Headstander
- Family: Characidae
- Subfamily: Characinae
- Origin: Rio Negro basin, Brazil and Colombia
- Size: Up to 5.5 cm (2.2 inches)
Habitat & Tank Setup
- Natural Habitat: Acidic blackwater streams with low light and sparse vegetation
- Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons for a small group
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Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 23–25°C (73–77°F)
- pH: 5.5–7.5
- Hardness: Soft to moderately hard (up to 20°dH)
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Aquascaping:
- Use driftwood, leaf litter, and rocks to create shaded hiding spots
- Dim lighting and dark substrate enhance comfort and coloration
- Plants are optional but help with water quality
Diet
- Feeding Type: Insectivore and micropredator
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Foods:
- Live/frozen: mosquito larvae, brine shrimp, Daphnia
- Prepared: flakes, micro-pellets once acclimated
- Behavior: May nip fins or scales of slow-moving or smaller fish
Behavior & Compatibility
- Temperament: Semi-aggressive; shy but can be nippy
- Social Structure: Loosely schooling; best kept in groups of 6+
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Tankmates:
- Avoid slow or delicate species
- Ideal companions: peaceful bottom dwellers like Corydoras
Breeding
- Reproductive Mode: External fertilization; batch spawner
- Guild: Nonguarders; scatter eggs in open water or substrate
- Parental Care: None
Appearance
- Body: Transparent or glass-like with small scales
- Posture: Often seen head-down, similar to headstanders
- Coloration: Subtle, best viewed under subdued lighting
Additional Notes
- IUCN Status: Least Concern
- Trade Availability: Rare; occasionally seen in specialty shops
- Old Synonym: Asiphonichthys condei
Specifications
Specifications
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CategoryTetras
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Species TypeDiamond Tetra
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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, Hiding Spots, Driftwood
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BehaviourCommunity Fish, Schooling
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