{"product_id":"tometes-sp-green-red-spot","title":"Tometes sp (“green red spot”)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTometes sp. “Green Red Spot” — Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare Brazilian serrasalmid with subtle color and serious river power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTometes sp. “Green Red Spot” is an unusual, currently unidentified form of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTometes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e originating from Brazil. Its standout feature is the combination of a muted green-to-olive metallic body with scattered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epinkish-red spots and irregular blotches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e across the flanks. As the fish matures and settles in, these markings can become increasingly noticeable against the reflective body coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMembers of the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTometes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are specialized South American serrasalmids closely related to silver dollars and pacu. They are strongly associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efast-flowing rivers, rapids, and rocky habitats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where their deep bodies and powerful fins allow them to hold position against heavy current. Described Tometes species are primarily herbivorous and are adapted for feeding on aquatic vegetation and other plant material found in these high-flow environments.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the “Green Red Spot” form has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot yet been formally identified to species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, its exact adult size, distribution, and species-specific characteristics should be considered uncertain. Other Tometes can develop reddish coloration or irregular red markings, particularly as they mature, making this form especially interesting from both an aquarium and taxonomic standpoint.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 300+ gallons for long-term housing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75–82°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily herbivorous — leafy greens, vegetables, algae-based foods, quality pellets, and occasional supplemental foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful but powerful and active\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Currently uncertain; expect a large, deep-bodied fish typical of the genus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTometes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. “Green Red Spot”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong filtration, high dissolved oxygen, and plenty of swimming room are recommended. Moderate-to-strong water movement can help replicate the flowing-water environments naturally occupied by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTometes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its metallic green body, delicate red spotting, rarity, and unresolved scientific identity, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTometes sp. “Green Red Spot”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a true collector fish and an especially exciting species for keepers interested in unusual South American serrasalmids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"3.5 - 4 inches","offer_id":46922607198404,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/5286\/6500\/files\/39345C67-F545-4E2A-94E9-B7E34C9A23FC.png?v=1791055842","url":"https:\/\/www.predatoryfins.com\/products\/tometes-sp-green-red-spot","provider":"Predatory Fins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}