Flagtail Prochilodus (Semaprochilodus insignis)

Fish in the family Prochilodontidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameSemaprochilodus insignis

FamilyProchilodontidae

Also known asFlag-Tailed Prochilodus, Silver Prochilodus, Kissing Prochilodus

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

Dietherbivore

Adult size14 in

Minimum tank size150 gallons

Water parametersTemp 74-82°F, pH 5.5-7.5, GH 3-18 dGH

Appearance

Silver body with a fleshy sucker-like mouth and striking black-and-yellow banded caudal, dorsal, and anal fins.

Difficulty and care for the Flagtail Prochilodus

Hard

Origin and habitat

South America (Amazon and Negro basins)

Keeper notes

Becomes territorial with age and toward similar-shaped fish; a strong jumper and avid algae grazer.

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