Red & Blue Colombian Tetra

Columbian Red Fin Tetra    ( Hyphessobrycon columbianus )  Grows to: 2.5"

A hardy fish suitable for beginners.  They are a schooling fish that should be be purchased in groups of 4 or more.  Six or more is best.  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 20 gallons. (Temperature- 70-80),  (pH 6.0-7.0)  They are a lively fish that will do best with other active fish similar in size and temperament.  May nip fins of slower moving fish or fish with long fins.
Feeding:  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.   Their natural habitat is Columbia.  Fish sold at Elmer's are domestically raised.  They do not have gender distinguishing markings however females may appear more full bodied when filled with eggs.