Astyanax jordani
| Common Names: | Blind Cave Fish Silvery Tetra |
| Synonyms: | Anoptichthys jordani Astyanax fasciatus mexicanus Astyanax mexicanus jordani |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Category: | Characins |
| Distribution: | America - Central; Central America. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Lake; Underground lakes. |
| Temperament: | Schooling; Peaceful, but may initially nip at other fish while searching for food. This is generally not something to worry about and tends to cease as the tetra becomes familiar with the other fish in the tank. Excellent for community tanks or for people new to the hobby. This fish is best kept in schools of 3 or more. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Feed with flakes. This fish is very easy to keep as it doesn't need any plants or specific lighting. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 8cm (3.1") Female: 8cm (3.1") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | NonSpecific; Non Specific |
| Gender: | The female Blind Cave Fish is heavier built when compared to the male. |
| Breeding: | Breeding is easy at the lower temperature of 20°C. |
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| Comments: | The baby Blind Cave Fish are actually born with eyes, but if the fry are raised in complete darkness as they would be in nature, the eyes will degenerate. Keeping Blind Cave Fish fry tanks dark is very important, as fry raised in normal lighting conditions will have partially to fully developed eyes, a very undesirable trait. This species is very easy to keep. |
| Main Colours: | White, Silver |
| Markings: | No Markings |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Concave |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
| Contributors: | gnr4ever8794, Lindy, Natalie |
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