Overview
- The Bloodfin Tetra (Aphyocharax anisitsi) is a silvery tetra with bright red fins.
- Native to the Paraná River basin in Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.
- Grows to about 2.2 in (5.5 cm) standard length.
- A hardy beginner fish that adapts to a wide range of conditions, including cooler water.
Feeding
- Unfussy. Accepts most dried, frozen and live foods.
Habitat
- A tank with a base of 24 × 12 in (60 × 30 cm) for a small group.
- Dense planting with open swimming areas, plus roots, driftwood and some floating plants.
- Water: 64–82°F (18–28°C), pH 6.0–8.0, GH 3–25.
Fish Care
- Use a tight lid. It jumps.
- Tolerates cooler temperatures than most tetras.
Compatibility
- Good in a mixed group with other tetras, Corydoras and small plecos.
- May nip long-finned or slow fish.
Aquarium Behavior
- Swims mostly in the upper part of the tank.
- A shoaling fish. Keep at least 6.
Breeding
- Use a small, separate tank with java moss or other fine-leaved plants and a sponge filter.
- Water is not critical, but avoid very alkaline conditions.
- Condition the group on live and frozen foods first. [UNVERIFIED] Adults eat eggs, so remove them after spawning.