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Acestrorhynchus falcirostris photo

Acestrorhynchus falcirostris

Yellowtail Barracuda, Freshwater Barracuda, Assassin Tetra
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
7.5–7.5
dGH
1–12 ppm
Size
35 cm
Tank
250 L
Acestrorhynchus falcirostris is an aggressive predator that should be kept with care in a home aquarium, where presence of smaller, slower fish might result in predatory actions. Favors hiding spots and needs adequate swimming space as it can be a fast, active swimmer.

Water parameters

Hardness
1–12 ppm
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
7.5–7.5

Tank & size

Fish size
35 cm
Tank length
150 cm
Tank volume
250 L

Distribution

Brazil,Ecuador,Guyana,Peru,Suriname,Venezuela.