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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.
See also: Tetras
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