Tetra

Bloodfin Tetra

Bloodfin Tetra (Aphyocharax anisitsi): Ultimate Care Guide

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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Emperor Tetra

Emperor Tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri): Ultimate Care Guide

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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Dawn Tetra (Aphyocharax paraguayensis)

Dawn Tetra (Aphyocharax paraguayensis): Ultimate Care Guide

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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Ruby Tetra (Axelrodia Riesei)

Ruby Tetra (Axelrodia Riesei): Ultimate Care Guide

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.

Flame Tetra

Flame Tetra (Hyphessobrycon flammeus): Ultimate Care Guide

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 Tetra (Pristella maxillaris)

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella maxillaris): Ultimate Care Guide

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.