{"product_id":"salmler-virgulatus-wildfang-heterocharax-virgulatus","title":"Pencilfish Virgulatus Wild Caught – Heterocharax virgulatus","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"365\"\u003eThe characin \u003cem data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eHeterocharax virgulatus\u003c\/em\u003e wild-caught is a rare and elegant schooling fish from South America. With its slender physique, delicate dark markings, and subtle silvery shimmer, this small wild-caught fish looks particularly natural and harmonious in aquariums designed to mimic nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eIn larger groups, \u003cem data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"418\"\u003eHeterocharax virgulatus\u003c\/em\u003e exhibits calm yet lively schooling behavior. Its delicate appearance is particularly enhanced in blackwater and planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"617\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e🐠 Size: approx. 3–4 cm (at delivery), maximum size up to approx. 5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"681\"\u003e🌎 Origin: South America – Wild-caught\u003cbr data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"718\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature: 24–28 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"745\"\u003e💧 pH value: 5.0–7.0\u003cbr data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"767\"\u003e⚖️ Total hardness: 1–8 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e🐟 Social behavior: Peaceful schooling fish, keeping in groups of 10 or more recommended\u003cbr data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e🌾 Aquarium: From 80 liters, with dense planting, roots, and open swimming space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eThe characin Virgulatus readily accepts fine frozen food, Artemia, Cyclops, as well as high-quality granulated and flake food. A varied diet supports health and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eHumic substances, dark substrate, and slightly dimmed lighting promote natural behavior and bring out its delicate silvery sheen particularly beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaExotica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53912437555533,"sku":null,"price":12.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/64077_27aff31fe7057d007e42f44ab83cd604.jpg?v=1778784716","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/salmler-virgulatus-wildfang-heterocharax-virgulatus","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}