Payara Vampire Tetra Hydrolycus Scomberoides 10cm

£200.00

SKU: STF-VAM-SCOM Category:

Description

Payara Vampire Tetra Hydrolycus Scomberoides 10cm

Overview: The Payara Vampire Tetra, often hailed as the “Vampire Fish,” is a captivating and formidable species known for its prominent fangs and aggressive demeanor. This predatory fish exhibits a sleek, silver body that can grow up to 12 inches in captivity, making it a striking addition to large home aquariums.

Origin: Native to the Amazon Basin, Orinoco Basin, and other freshwater habitats in South America, the Payara thrives in fast-moving waters. Its natural environment is characterized by dense vegetation and rocky substrates, which it adeptly navigates in pursuit of prey.

Feeding: A strict carnivore, the Payara demands a diet rich in protein. Live and frozen foods such as fish, shrimp, and worms are ideal to meet its nutritional needs and mimic its natural hunting behavior. Feeding should be managed carefully to avoid overfeeding and ensure the health of the fish.

Tank Mates: Due to its predatory nature, selecting tank mates for the Payara requires caution. Only large, similarly aggressive fish that can hold their own should be considered. Smaller species are likely to be seen as prey and should be avoided.

Aggression: The Payara exhibits a high level of aggression, especially when feeding. Its tank environment should be spacious enough to accommodate its active swimming patterns and territorial behavior.

Experience Level: Caring for the Payara Vampire Tetra is recommended for experienced aquarists. Its specific dietary, environmental, and behavioral needs demand a deep understanding of fish care and a commitment to maintaining a specialized habitat.

Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 75-82°F (24-28°C)
  • pH: 6.5-7.5
  • Hardness: 4-18 dGH
  • Water flow: Moderate to high to replicate riverine conditions

Creating a suitable environment for the Payara Vampire Tetra is a rewarding challenge that offers the unique opportunity to observe one of nature’s most fascinating predators in action. With the right care, this magnificent species can become the centerpiece of an aquatic collection.

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STANDARD UK DELIVERY COST IS FIXED AT £20 FOR ANY NUMBER OF FISH PER ORDER

INSURED UK DELIVERY COST IS FIXED AT £30 FOR ANY NUMBER OF FISH PER ORDER

We operate a UK wide next day delivery service available through DX overnight, a DEFRA registered courier. All our fish are packed in double thickness bags for safety and filled with pure oxygen. The bags are then wrapped in a foil blanket with heat packs to keep them warm. They are then packed in a large polystyrene box with a cardboard outer. All our fish are booked with the courier as “live fish” and travel in security cages throughout their journey. All fish are only in the box for a maximum of 18 hours which is our service level agreement with the courier. Your delivery date will be communicated to you via email within 24 hours of purchase and your tracking information will be sent to you directly via email by DX the evening before your scheduled delivery date. Please contact us if you would like to change your delivery date to a more convenient time. Deliveries are made on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday every week. We will always try our very best to get your order to you as quickly and as safely as possible.

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