Banded Astyanax Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Banded Astyanax in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other similarly sized, robust characins or cichlids. May nip fins of slower, long-finned species. Best kept in schools of 6 or more to diffuse aggression.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered tank with ample swimming space. Provide some hiding spots with plants or decor. Can be prone to fin nipping if not kept in a sufficiently large school or with appropriate tank mates.

Water parameters

Temperature

20-26°C (68-79°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-19 dGH

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