Myleus schromburgkii (Emperor Red Hooks / Emperor Blue Hooks)

So far, I've kept the Emperor Red Hook (ERH) and the Emperor Blue Hook (EBH). They are generally easy fishes to keep and eat any pellets or meat chunks thrown into the tank. Excellent cleanup crew for the mess your other monster fishes make.

Myleus schromburgkii - ERH have a thinner black bar while having a long red anal fin, they are also less bulky compared to the EBH. EBH have a much thicker black bar, a blue anal fin which is shorter compared to the ERH, and their body are bulkier.

They seem to thrive well in my tank (pH 6.5 - 7.0) but often being chased around by my predatory fishes causing split fins and bruised nose. Both of which are common injuries and are usually 100% curable.

Picture of Myleus shromburgkii (ERH)


Picture of Myleus schromburgkii (EBH)




Information on Myleus species

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 42.0 cm

Environment

Freshwater; ; pH range: 5.0 - 7.0

Climate / Range

Tropical; 23°C - 27°C

Distribution

South America: middle and lower Amazon River basin, Nanay River, upper Orinoco River basin

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