Pinktail Chalceus (Chalceus macrolepidotus)

Pinktail Chalceus (Chalceus macrolepidotus)The long, sleek Pinktail Chalceus is an active, mid to top swimming predator with great eye appeal and personality. In addition to its bright pink tail, Chalceus macrolepidotus boasts rather large silver iridescent scales on its upper body gradually getting smaller as they descend down the belly. There is a dark spot near the gill cover, and fins range from a dark red to a pale orange or yellow. The upper part of the iris is also orange to yellow. In

Florida gar can reach a length over 3 ft

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predatory characiform freshwater fish found in central and east-central South America

These are typically more attractive then wild caught or pure Motoro stingrays

The Tigrinus catfish aka Brachyplatystoma tigrinum also formerly described as Merodontotus tigrinus

fast-growing plants

Minimum: 180 gallons

made up of a series of individual spines

10–12 inches in captivity

It is not surprising that the Chinese refer to it as the "flower of the water

It is known from the Mekong and Chao Phraya drainages in central Indochina

A relatively peaceful fish