{"product_id":"red-finned-chalceus-chalceus-erythrurus","title":"Red-finned Chalceus | Chalceus erythrurus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"newlands-animal-care-guide\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed-finned Chalceus | \u003cem\u003eChalceus erythrurus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge, metallic scales, a dark shoulder spot and a vivid reddish tail give the Red-finned Chalceus a striking appearance. Also known as the Tucan Fish, this South American characin spends much of its time near the surface. It needs a spacious aquarium planned around its adult size and active swimming behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; habitat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon basin, including Peru and Brazil; surface waters of rivers and floodplain lakes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdult size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 20–25 cm; allow for a substantial, fast-swimming adult.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–26°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWater chemistry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH 6.0–7.0; hardness 5–15°dGH.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSwimming level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimarily the upper water layers.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquarium \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider 120 × 45 × 45 cm, approximately 243 litres before displacement, the minimum starting point for a single specimen; a longer, larger aquarium is preferable. Groups and tankmates require considerably more room. Keep broad swimming lanes clear, with driftwood and planting towards the edges. Provide good filtration, oxygenation and water movement, plus some overhead shade. Fit a secure, gap-free lid: Chalceus are powerful jumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose robust, similarly sized companions that cannot be swallowed. Small tetras, tiny fish and ornamental shrimp are unsuitable. Avoid crowding the surface with other active species. Keep one Chalceus, or plan a substantial group in a much larger aquarium with advice from our aquatic team; pairs and small groups can quarrel. Check the adult size and needs of every companion before mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer suitable carnivore pellets alongside varied, appropriately sized frozen or thawed foods such as bloodworm, chopped prawn and mussel. Its natural diet includes insects and aquatic crustaceans. Remove leftovers promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoutine Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a fully cycled aquarium. Check appetite, breathing, temperature and equipment daily. Test water regularly, keep ammonia and nitrite at zero, and make regular partial water changes with conditioned, temperature-matched water. Preserve biological filtration when cleaning. Confirm the current feeding routine with our team when collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive Animals Are Click \u0026amp; Collect Only\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not ship live animals. Order online and wait for your collection confirmation before visiting Newlands Home \u0026amp; Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Have the aquarium ready before collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eIndividual colour and markings vary.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Petra - Aqua Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54274735669575,"sku":"1140541","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/newlands-fish-1140541-black-right.png?v=1793461695","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/en-gb\/products\/red-finned-chalceus-chalceus-erythrurus","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}