Common Name Splash Tetra Scientific Name Copella Arnoldi Origin South America Water Parameters 6.5 – 7.5 pH Temperature 73F – 79F Size up to 3.5 inches Diet Omnivorous Micro Predator Splash Tetras can be found in South America in blackwater tributaries and more slow moving waters that branch from the larger fast moving waters. These …
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Common Name(s) Bloodfin Tetra, Redfinned Tetra, True bloodfin tetra Scientific Name Aphyocharax anisitsi Origin South America Temperature 70-80° F Size Max size is 2.5 inches Minimum Tank Size 20-30 gallons Food & Diet Omnivores Lifespan 7-10 years in captivity Water pH 6-8 Tank Mates Yes; mostly small, school fish; Danios Breeding Egg-layers, Common Disease Ich, …
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Common name(s) Emperor Tetra Scientific name Nematobrycon palmeri Origin Western Columbia, rivers of San Juan Temperature 23°C to 27°C Size Between 4cm to 5cm Minimum tank size Minimum of 10 gallons, varies through number of individual fish and potential other species Food & Diet Varied, mainly worms and crustaceans Lifespan 6 years average Water pH …
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The Penguin Tetra is a unique Tetra species from Brazil with a thick black band running along their silvery body. Also known as Penguin Fish or Hockey Stick Tetra due to their unusual method of swimming with their bodies angled upwards toward the head. They are good beginner fish but can display aggression against tank …
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Scientific Name Aphyocharax Paraguayensis Common Name Dawn Tetra, Panda Tetra, Paraguay Tetra Origin Rio Paraguay Basin Temperature 75F to 82F Water Parameters 5.5 – 7.5 pH Adult Size up to 1.5 inches Diet Omnivore Dawn Tetras are a strikingly beautiful, small species of fish that are popular not only for their beautiful looks, but also …
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Native to the slow-moving water of the Acandi River in northwestern Columbia, the Colombian Tetra is an energetic and eye-catching species. Often sold as “Red and Blue Colombian Tetra,” they have red fins and shiny bodies that may have a blue tint. This is a great species for planted tanks, and a school of 6 …
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Ruby Tetras are considered an easy fish to care for once they are established. Ruby Tetras only come from one place in Columbia, so they are not as forgiving if their water parameters change. They are used to consistency when it comes to their care. By establishing regular water parameter checks and changes, you can provide your Ruby Tetras with the care they require so they can thrive.
Common Name(s) Flame Tetra, Von Rio Tetra, Red Tetra Scientific Name Hyphessobrycon flammeus Origin Southeast Brazil Temperature 72°F – 82°F Size 1 inch Food & Diet Omnivorous Water pH 5.5 – 7.5 Flame Tetra Facts Flame Tetras are dwindling in numbers in their natural habitat, but are commonly commercially bred as they are popular fish …
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X-Ray Tetras inhabit the black waters of the Amazon River in South America. They are a hardy species that can be found in freshwater and brackish waterways throughout South America. They inhabit the inland streams during the dry season, and migrate to the more murky marshland waters during the rainy season. They thrive in areas with dense vegetation and debris where they hunt the shore line for food.
Red Eye Tetra is an easy to care for species ideal for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike. Silver bodied with a flash of red above the eye make this an eye-catching fish when kept in schools of 6 or more. In nature, this species can tolerate large fluctuations in water conditions making it a forgiving …
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