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Blood-Fin Tetra (Aphyocharax anisitsi)

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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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