Bloodfin Tetra
General
- Geographic Origin:
- Latin Name: Aphyocharax anisitsi
- Other Names & Variants:
- True Bloodfin
- Redfin Tetra
- Red Tail Tetra
- Glass Bloodfin Tetra
- True Bloodfin Tetra
Characteristics
- Colors: Silver
- Lifespan: 4.8 - 7.2 years
- Average Size: 1.61 inches
- Temperament: Communal
- Breeding Style: More research required
- Substrate Preference: Gravel, Sand
- Swim Zone: Middle
Foods
The following foods are recommended for Bloodfin Tetra.
- Blanched Vegetables
- Bloodworms (frozen)
- Brine Shrimp (frozen)
- Brine Shrimp (live)
- Daphnia (live)
- Flakes
- Pellets
- Tubifex Worms
Water Parameters
Parameters below are based on research and fish keeping experience. Note that fish bred in captivity can adjust to different water parameters over time. Local selection may differ.
- Water Flow Preference: Slow
- pH:
5.9 - 7.8
- Temperature: 67.0°F - 81.6°F
Tank Mates
Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.
The Bloodfin Tetra is best kept in groups of 6.
- Adolfos Cory
- Black Neon Tetra
- Bleeding Heart Tetra
- Celestial Pearl Danio
- Cobalt Blue Dwarf Goby
- False Julii Corydora
- Gold Tetra
- Harlequin Rasbora
- Julii Corydorya Catfish
- Miguelito Corydora
- Otocinclus
- Panda Corydoras
- Pygmy Corydora
- Riticulated Hillstream Loach
- Serpae Tetra
References and Additional Information
- The Aquarium Guide - Bloodfin Tetra Care Guide
- Aquarium Source - Bloodfin Tetra 101: Care, Tank Mates, Breeding, Lifespan
- Badmans Tropical Fish - Bloodfin Tetra: Get Beautiful Amazonian Displays
- FishTankFocus - The Essential Care Guide for Keeping Healthy Bloodfin Tetra (Aphyocharax Anisitsi)
- Modest Fish - Bloodfin Tetra Expert Care Guide & Tank Set Up For Beginners