Orangetail Brycon
NameOrangetail Brycon
Scientific NameBrycon falcatus
Common NamesOrangetail Brycon, Silver Brycon, Jatuarana
FamilyBryconidae
OriginSouth America, Amazon Basin, Orinoco Basin
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)200
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesOscar Cichlid, Green Terror Cichlid, Large Plecos, Large Synodontis Catfish, Other large, robust characins
Description
The Orangetail Brycon is a large, active, and fast-swimming characin known for its silvery body and distinct orange caudal fin. These fish require very large aquariums due to their significant adult size and active nature. They are omnivorous and can be predatory towards smaller tankmates.
