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Species Profiles -> Characins -> Blood-Fin Tetra

 

Blood-Fin Tetra (Aphyocharax anisitsi)

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Bloodfin Tetra image
Image provided by Paul Skinner

Stats:

Adult Size: 2 " (5 cm)
Temp: 75-82 F (24-28 C)
Tank: 30" (75 cm) minimum

Requirements:
Darkly arranged tank, open space for swimming. Live plants and peaceful tankmates appreciated. pH: 7, H: soft.
Diet:
Small live, all prepared equally relished.
Breeding:
Males have very tiny hooks on anal fin. Tank: pH: 6-7 soft, plants, Feed Artemia to new fry.
Sociability:

Groups of six to eight fish at least.

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Special Info:
There are many varieties of bloodfin, this is the most commonly seen in stores.

 

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