Ladigesia roloffi
| Common Names: | Jelly Bean Tetra |
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| Family: | Alestiidae |
| Category: | Characins |
| Distribution: | Africa; Sierra Leone, Africa. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Stream; Stream |
| Temperament: | Timid; Timid, has to be kept in groups. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Feed crushed flakes. Floating plants to diffuse the light are recommended. The Jelly Bean Tetra will jump so a lid is neccessary. Dark gravel and black water extract will usually result in a better colour. Should not be kept with larger or very active species. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 3cm (1.2") Female: 3cm (1.2") |
| Water Region: | Middle; Middle |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | The males anal fin is longer than the females. |
| Breeding: | Difficult to breed, the fry are quite small and even more diffucult to raise. Use soft, acidic water with lots of java moss. |
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| Comments: | A very small and timid species not often seen for sale. |
| Main Colours: | Clear, Yellow |
| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
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