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Bloodfin Tetra

Aphyocharax anisitsi

Also known as bloodfin, red-finned tetra, glass bloodfin, true bloodfin, argentinian bloodfin, blood fin tetra, red fin tetra, ปลาเตตร้าครีบแดง, ブラッドフィン・テトラ, ikan bloodfin, 红翅鱼, 血鳍灯

A slim, silvery tetra with bright blood red fins, especially the tail base, anal and pelvic fins. It is hardy, active and tolerates a wide temperature range, which makes it a popular choice for community tanks and beginners.

Care at a glance

Care level

Easy

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

5 cm

Temperature

18 to 28 °C

pH

6 to 8

Smallest tank

80 litres

Keep as

Shoal of 8 or more

Diet

Omnivore: quality flakes and micro pellets with live or frozen bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp

Swims

Top of the tank

Lifespan

5 to 8 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Paraná River basin in Argentina, Paraguay and southern Brazil

Breeding

An egg scatterer that spawns among fine-leaved plants, often in the morning, and the adults will eat the eggs. Breeding is fairly easy in a separate tank with a mesh or plant cover, and the fry hatch in about a day and need infusoria at first.

Good to know

Very active swimmers that can nip long-finned tankmates if kept in small groups, and they are good jumpers so a tight lid is needed.