Bloodfin tetra - Aphyocharax anisitsi
Bloodfin tetra ( common name )
Aphyocharax anisitsi ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 4 - 5 cm ( 1.57 - 1.97 in )
- pH of water: 6 - 8
- Water hardness (dGH): 12 - 18 °N
- Recommended temperature: 18 - 28 °C ( 64.4 - 82.4 °F )
- Compatibility (temperament to it's family): peaceful (read this answer)
- Compatibility (temperament to other fish species): peaceful (read this answer)
- Place in the aquarium: Middle levels
- The way of breeding: Spawning
- Fish origin: South America
Information about care
Food
Blood Fin Tetras are carnivorous and prefer to eat live, meaty meals such as worms, crustaceans and insects. This species will readily accept dried and frozen foods as well as flakes and pellets.
Sexing
Mature males possess a hook extending from their anal fins while females do not. The males are brighter also more colorful while the females have a more robust physique.
Breeding
The Blood Fin Tetra will readily breed in almost any aquarium setting if there are both a male and a female present. The parents should be removed from the aquarium as soon as they are finished spawning to prevent them from eating their eggs.
Lifespan
This species is known to live for over 10 years.
Origin
These fish are native to South America. They can be found in the Parana River Basin in Argentina and Paraguay.
Short Description
Blood Fin Tetras are schooling fish and should be kept in large groups. They are peaceful fish that are very undemanding of their water conditions; therefore they are appropriate for beginner aquarists.
Picture
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
Blood Fin Tetras are carnivorous and prefer to eat live, meaty meals such as worms, crustaceans and insects. This species will readily accept dried and frozen foods as well as flakes and pellets.
Sexing
Mature males possess a hook extending from their anal fins while females do not. The males are brighter also more colorful while the females have a more robust physique.
Breeding
The Blood Fin Tetra will readily breed in almost any aquarium setting if there are both a male and a female present. The parents should be removed from the aquarium as soon as they are finished spawning to prevent them from eating their eggs.
Lifespan
This species is known to live for over 10 years.
Origin
These fish are native to South America. They can be found in the Parana River Basin in Argentina and Paraguay.
Short Description
Blood Fin Tetras are schooling fish and should be kept in large groups. They are peaceful fish that are very undemanding of their water conditions; therefore they are appropriate for beginner aquarists.
Picture
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
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