Remarks: Chalceus macrolepidotus, the Pink tail Fin Chalceus, is a large characin from Peru and Brazil. They have silver scales with dark fishnet outlines, bright pink tails, and yellow anal and pelvic fins. They look great in tanks larger than 55 gallons with medium to large sized South American cichlids, such as severums.
Scientific Name: Chalceus macrolepidotus
Common Name: Pink tail Chalceus
Max Size: 8″
pH: 5.0-7.0
Hardness: Soft
Temperature: 74-82°
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Region of Origin: South America
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foods
