Bloodfin Tetra - Aphyocharax anisitsi Aphyocharax anisitsi
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Bloodfin Tetra - Aphyocharax anisitsi

Species name: Aphyocharax anisitsi

Synonym: Hyphessobrycon erythrurus; Hemigrammus caudovittatus

Common name: Bloodfin Tetra

Family: Characidae

Order: Cypriniformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 7 cm / 3 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Argentina and Rio Parana

Temperament: Peaceful

Company: Aphyocharax anisitsi (Bloodfin Tetra) do well in community aquariums.

Water parameters: Temperature 18-28°C / 65-82°F; pH 6.0-8.0

Aquarium setup: Aphyocharax anisitsi (Bloodfin Tetra) should be kept in well planted aquarium with dense vegetation along the sides and free areas to swim in. It is important to keep the water clean if you want your Aphyocharax anisitsi (Bloodfin Tetra) to thrive.

Feeding: Aphyocharax anisitsi (Bloodfin Tetra) accepts flake food.

Breeding: Aphyocharax anisitsi (Bloodfin Tetra) are very easy to breed and will do so spontaneously in almost all aquariums as long as egg substrate in form of broad leafed plants are present in the aquarium. They might spawn even if no such plants are present and then choose to breed directly on the aquarium glass. The parents will eat their eggs if not removed.

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Bloodfin Tetra - Aphyocharax anisitsi