SKU: 979
Bloodfin Tetra
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Bloodfin Tetra ( Aphyocharax anisitsi )
Grows to: 2"
Hobbyist Level: A hardy fish suitable for beginners.
How Many? They are a schooling fish that should be be purchased in groups of 4 or more. Six or more is best.
Housing: Provide plenty of swimming room as well as some bushy plants for hiding. They look good with a dark substrate. They swim in the mid to upper region of the tank. They enjoy a healthy water current. Minimum tank size is about 10 gallons. (Temperature- 64-82), (pH 6.0-7.5)
Tank mates: They very active and will do best with active tank mates including barbs, swords and active tetras. They may nip fins of small or slow moving fish.
Feeding: Because these fish are so active, they will do best having many small feedings throughout the day. They will accept a variety of foods. Feed flakes, along with brine shrimp and frozen foods. Tetras will show their best color after you have owned it for a few months and have given them a good diet. They are an omnivore.
Natural Habitat: Brazil, Paraguay, & Argentina. Fish sold at Elmer's are domestically raised.
Males and Females: Males have a hook on their anal fin and are more colorful than females. Females will appear more round bodied when they are plump with eggs.
Grows to: 2"
Hobbyist Level: A hardy fish suitable for beginners.
How Many? They are a schooling fish that should be be purchased in groups of 4 or more. Six or more is best.
Housing: Provide plenty of swimming room as well as some bushy plants for hiding. They look good with a dark substrate. They swim in the mid to upper region of the tank. They enjoy a healthy water current. Minimum tank size is about 10 gallons. (Temperature- 64-82), (pH 6.0-7.5)
Tank mates: They very active and will do best with active tank mates including barbs, swords and active tetras. They may nip fins of small or slow moving fish.
Feeding: Because these fish are so active, they will do best having many small feedings throughout the day. They will accept a variety of foods. Feed flakes, along with brine shrimp and frozen foods. Tetras will show their best color after you have owned it for a few months and have given them a good diet. They are an omnivore.
Natural Habitat: Brazil, Paraguay, & Argentina. Fish sold at Elmer's are domestically raised.
Males and Females: Males have a hook on their anal fin and are more colorful than females. Females will appear more round bodied when they are plump with eggs.
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