Green Fire Tetra - Aphyocharax rathbuni
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Species Name: Aphyocharax rathbuni
Common Names: Green Fire Tetra, Redflank Bloodfin
Synonyms: Aphyocharax stramineus
Family: Characidae
Order: Characiformes
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Max Size: 4-5 cm / 2.8-3 inches
Environment: Fresh Water
Origin: South America; Paraguay River Basin
Temperament: Green Fire Tetra (Aphyocharax rathbuni) is a peaceful., schooling fish.
Company: Green Fire Tetra (Aphyocharax rathbuni) requires a school of 6 or more of its own species. It can be kept with most species that will not eat it.
Water Parameters: pH 6-7 , temperature 20-26 ° C / ° F
Aquarium Setup: Green Fire Tetra (Aphyocharax rathbuni) prefers a dark substrate, a few plants and low light, but any setup will be accepted.
Feeding: Green Fire Tetra (Aphyocharax rathbuni) is omnivorous, all food accepted.
Breeding: Green Fire Tetra (Aphyocharax rathbuni) will leave eggs on leaves. It is best to take out the eggs and raise them in a fry tank as they otherwise likely will be eaten by the adults..