Splash Tetra
Description
of the Splash Tetra
The Splash Tetra is also commonly known as the Splashing Tetra.
It is a schooling fish that does best when placed in groups of
at least six. The Splash tetra gets its name from the unusual
way it breeds! The fish leave the water and lay their eggs onto
an ovrhanging plant. The male then splashes water onto the eggs
to prevent them drying out.
Profile of
the Splash Tetra
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Splash Tetra species.
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Size: Up to 4cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
Temp: 25 to 29 Degrees. PH: 6.0 to 7.5
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Diet / Feeding:
Frozen Brine Shrimp, Frozen Daphnia or Flaked Food
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Temperament:
Peaceful
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Habitat: Streams
and Flooded Forests
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Behaviour: Keep
with other peaceful fish
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Range: South
America
Scientific
Classification of the Splash Tetra
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Splash Tetra?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist! The Male Splash Tetra is larger
than the female and its fins are more extended.
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Splash Tetra slimy?
Splash Tetra secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Splash Tetra to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Splash Tetra have gills?
Gills enable the Splash Tetra to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Splash Tetra have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Splash Tetra
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Splash Tetra
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Splash Tetra
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Splash Tetra
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Splash Tetra
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