Blind Cave Tetra

Scientific Name

Grows to:

Temp Range

Number to Buy

Hardiness:

Asytanax fasciatus

3.5"

 74-80

2 or more

B

General: An active fish that can be mixed in community tanks with similar sized fish.   It can be a fin nipper so do not mix it with small fish such as neons.  Active fish such as barbs are best tankmates.

This interesting fish is blind and senses things through a sense of smell. It is a cave dwelling species from Mexico. 

Diet:  Feed standard foods twice a day; omnivorous and requires some greens. It feeds from the middle water layers.

Compatibility:  Fish that go well with blind cave fish:  Community #5, Community #7


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