Clavatus tetra
Hyphessobrycon clavatus
Also known as Club-spot tetra, Acaciensis Tetra
Care at a glance
- Temperature
- 72–81°F (22–27°C)
- pH
- 5.5–7.2
- Adult size
- 1.5 in (3.7 cm)
- Minimum tank
- 15 gal (55 L)
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Social behavior
- Schooling
- Swim level
- Middle
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Breeding
- No record
- Rarity
- Rare
- Origin
- Peru
- Family
- Characidae
Overview
Keep a group of six or more alongside other small, peaceful Peruvian species like pencilfish or dwarf cichlids. It accepts crushed flake, micro granules, and small frozen foods. As with most rarely imported tetras, stable soft water does more for its color than any food can.
In the wild
A recently described tetra from Peruvian lowland streams, where soft, warm water moves slowly under forest cover. Recreate that with a planted or leaf-littered tank, gentle filtration, 22 to 27 degrees Celsius, and pH 5.5 to 7.2.
Good to know
Hyphessobrycon clavatus reaches about 3.7 centimeters. The species name comes from the Latin for club, a reference to the shape of its dark shoulder marking, which is the quickest way to tell it from similar Peruvian tetras in an import bag.
Did you know
Its club-shaped shoulder blotch works like a maker's mark; among a shipment of assorted Peru tetras, that one smudge identifies it at a glance.
Tank mates
Clavatus tetra is a peaceful, schooling species that keeps to the middle. These picks match on water type, temperature, pH, size and temperament.
Pygmy gourami
Trichopsis pumilaFreshwater1.6 in (4 cm)15 gal (55 L)72–82°F (22–28°C)Many-spotted cory
Hoplisoma polystictumFreshwater1.6 in (4 cm)15 gal (55 L)72–81°F (22–27°C)
Aspidoras Cory-Cat
Aspidoras raimundiFreshwater1.8 in (4.5 cm)15 gal (55 L)68–77°F (20–25°C)
Volcano rasbora
Rasbora vulcanusFreshwater1.8 in (4.5 cm)15 gal (55 L)73–79°F (23–26°C)
Three-lined pencilfish
Nannostomus trifasciatusFreshwater1.3 in (3.3 cm)15 gal (55 L)72–82°F (22–28°C)
Kane's cory
Hoplisoma kaneiFreshwater1.8 in (4.5 cm)15 gal (55 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)
Common questions
What size tank does a Clavatus tetra need?
A Clavatus tetra needs at least 15 gal (55 L). It spends most of its time in the middle.
What temperature and pH do Clavatus tetra need?
Clavatus tetra are comfortable at 72–81°F (22–27°C) with a pH of 5.5–7.2.
How big do Clavatus tetra get?
An adult Clavatus tetra reaches about 1.5 in (3.7 cm).
Do Clavatus tetra need a group?
Yes. Clavatus tetra are a schooling species and should be kept in a group, not singly.
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