Exodon paradoxus
| Common Names: | Bucktooth Tetra |
| Synonyms: | Hystricodon paradoxus |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Category: | Characins |
| Distribution: | America - South; South American river basins. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Aggressive; Should be kept in a large group. Does not do well with other tankmates. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Will eat most standard fish foods, small feeder fish, and a range of other foods. Care is average difficulty. Regular water changes and proper diet should keep the fish healty. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 7.5cm (3") Female: 7.5cm (3") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Hard to tell differences in gender. |
| Breeding: | Breeding is extreamly difficult and should not be attempted by beginners. |
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| Comments: | Does best with groups of 10 or more in a 15 gallon tank (minimum). |
| Main Colours: | Silver, Black, Yellow |
| Markings: | Spots Large |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Image Credit: | ;Matt Post |
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