Pinktail Chalceus (Chalceus macrolepidotus) Sizes:4 - 4.5 inches Care & Husbandry

Care & Husbandry

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👉 Known for swallowing prey whole—one of the most aggressive feeding displays in the hobby

Can be shy when first introduced

the ventral surface seems to be lighter in color

Pinktail Chalceus (Chalceus macrolepidotus) Sizes:4 - 4.5 inches Care & HusbandryThe 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