Tetra - Bloodfin
Here are the requirements for keeping Bloodfin Tetras (Aphyocharax anisitsi):
Aquarium size: Bloodfin Tetras are small fish and can be kept in a tank as small as 10 gallons (38 liters). However, providing a larger tank with a capacity of 20 gallons (75 liters) or more is recommended to provide ample swimming space and accommodate a small group of tetras.
Water parameters: Bloodfin Tetras prefer slightly acidic to neutral water conditions. The ideal temperature range is around 72-82°F (22-28°C), pH between 6.0-7.5, and hardness between 5-15 dGH. It's important to maintain stable water conditions and avoid drastic fluctuations.
Tank setup: Create a well-decorated tank with plenty of swimming space and hiding spots. Bloodfin Tetras appreciate a planted aquarium with floating plants or tall plants like Amazon swords, which provide cover and shade. Leave open swimming areas in the middle for their active behavior.
Filtration and water flow: Use a suitable filtration system to maintain good water quality. Bloodfin Tetras can tolerate gentle to moderate water flow, so adjust the filter output or use a sponge filter to reduce the current if necessary. Efficient mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration is important to keep the water clean.
Lighting: Provide moderate lighting conditions. Bloodfin Tetras do not require intense lighting, but it should be sufficient for the growth of live plants if present. Use a lighting system that mimics natural day and night cycles, with a photoperiod of around 8-10 hours of light per day.
Diet: Bloodfin Tetras are omnivorous and have a preference for small food particles. Offer them a varied diet consisting of high-quality flake or pellet food as their staple. Supplement their diet with occasional live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, or other small invertebrates.
Tank mates: Bloodfin Tetras are peaceful and can be kept with a variety of community fish. They are known to school, so keeping them in groups of at least six is recommended. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species. Good tank mates include other peaceful tetras, rasboras, danios, and small catfish.
Here are the requirements for keeping Bloodfin Tetras (Aphyocharax anisitsi):
Aquarium size: Bloodfin Tetras are small fish and can be kept in a tank as small as 10 gallons (38 liters). However, providing a larger tank with a capacity of 20 gallons (75 liters) or more is recommended to provide ample swimming space and accommodate a small group of tetras.
Water parameters: Bloodfin Tetras prefer slightly acidic to neutral water conditions. The ideal temperature range is around 72-82°F (22-28°C), pH between 6.0-7.5, and hardness between 5-15 dGH. It's important to maintain stable water conditions and avoid drastic fluctuations.
Tank setup: Create a well-decorated tank with plenty of swimming space and hiding spots. Bloodfin Tetras appreciate a planted aquarium with floating plants or tall plants like Amazon swords, which provide cover and shade. Leave open swimming areas in the middle for their active behavior.
Filtration and water flow: Use a suitable filtration system to maintain good water quality. Bloodfin Tetras can tolerate gentle to moderate water flow, so adjust the filter output or use a sponge filter to reduce the current if necessary. Efficient mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration is important to keep the water clean.
Lighting: Provide moderate lighting conditions. Bloodfin Tetras do not require intense lighting, but it should be sufficient for the growth of live plants if present. Use a lighting system that mimics natural day and night cycles, with a photoperiod of around 8-10 hours of light per day.
Diet: Bloodfin Tetras are omnivorous and have a preference for small food particles. Offer them a varied diet consisting of high-quality flake or pellet food as their staple. Supplement their diet with occasional live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, or other small invertebrates.
Tank mates: Bloodfin Tetras are peaceful and can be kept with a variety of community fish. They are known to school, so keeping them in groups of at least six is recommended. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species. Good tank mates include other peaceful tetras, rasboras, danios, and small catfish.
Here are the requirements for keeping Bloodfin Tetras (Aphyocharax anisitsi):
Aquarium size: Bloodfin Tetras are small fish and can be kept in a tank as small as 10 gallons (38 liters). However, providing a larger tank with a capacity of 20 gallons (75 liters) or more is recommended to provide ample swimming space and accommodate a small group of tetras.
Water parameters: Bloodfin Tetras prefer slightly acidic to neutral water conditions. The ideal temperature range is around 72-82°F (22-28°C), pH between 6.0-7.5, and hardness between 5-15 dGH. It's important to maintain stable water conditions and avoid drastic fluctuations.
Tank setup: Create a well-decorated tank with plenty of swimming space and hiding spots. Bloodfin Tetras appreciate a planted aquarium with floating plants or tall plants like Amazon swords, which provide cover and shade. Leave open swimming areas in the middle for their active behavior.
Filtration and water flow: Use a suitable filtration system to maintain good water quality. Bloodfin Tetras can tolerate gentle to moderate water flow, so adjust the filter output or use a sponge filter to reduce the current if necessary. Efficient mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration is important to keep the water clean.
Lighting: Provide moderate lighting conditions. Bloodfin Tetras do not require intense lighting, but it should be sufficient for the growth of live plants if present. Use a lighting system that mimics natural day and night cycles, with a photoperiod of around 8-10 hours of light per day.
Diet: Bloodfin Tetras are omnivorous and have a preference for small food particles. Offer them a varied diet consisting of high-quality flake or pellet food as their staple. Supplement their diet with occasional live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, or other small invertebrates.
Tank mates: Bloodfin Tetras are peaceful and can be kept with a variety of community fish. They are known to school, so keeping them in groups of at least six is recommended. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species. Good tank mates include other peaceful tetras, rasboras, danios, and small catfish.
