Β Live fish will be delivered only to selected pincodes in Kolkata and nearby areas. Here is a complete care guide and detailed profile for the Bloodfin Tetra, a popular...
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Live fish will be delivered only to selected pincodes in Kolkata and nearby areas.
Here is a complete care guide and detailed profile for the Bloodfin Tetra, a popular and hardy freshwater schooling fish with striking red fins.
Bloodfin Tetra
True Bloodfin
Redfin Tetra
Category | Detail |
---|---|
Scientific Name | Aphyocharax anisitsi |
Family | Characidae |
Order | Characiformes |
Origin | South America (ParanΓ‘ River Basin β Argentina, Paraguay) |
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Body Color | Shiny silver body with slight green or blue reflection |
Fins | Bright red or blood-red fins (especially tail, anal, and dorsal fins) |
Size | 2 to 2.5 inches (5β6.5 cm) |
Lifespan | 5 β 8 years with good care |
π΄ Their bright red fins are especially vivid in a planted tank or under soft lighting.
Parameter | Ideal Range |
---|---|
Temperature | 22 β 28Β°C (72 β 82Β°F) |
pH Level | 6.0 β 7.5 |
Hardness | 5 β 15 dGH |
Water Type | Freshwater, clean and well-oxygenated |
Feature | Recommendation |
---|---|
Tank Size | Minimum 15 gallons (larger is better) |
Group Size | Best in schools of 6β10+ |
Substrate | Dark gravel or sand |
Plants | Live plants like Vallisneria, Java fern, and Anubias |
Decorations | Driftwood, stones, open swimming space |
Lighting | Moderate (highlighting fins and reflections) |
Filtration | Sponge or hang-on-back filter with gentle flow |
Tank Cover | Required β they can jump! |
Behavior | Description |
---|---|
Temperament | Peaceful and social |
Schooling | Yes, always in groups |
Swimming Zone | Middle to top levels |
Activity Level | Very active and playful |
Compatibility | Ideal for community tanks |
Food Type | Examples |
---|---|
Staple Diet | High-quality flake or micro pellets |
Live/Frozen | Brine shrimp, bloodworms, daphnia |
Vegetables | Blanched spinach, peas, spirulina-based food |
Feeding Schedule | 2β3 small meals per day |
β They are omnivores with strong appetites and fast eaters.
Breeding Trait | Description |
---|---|
Spawning Type | Egg scatterers |
Breeding Tank | Separate tank with fine plants/mops |
Water Conditions | Soft, slightly acidic (pH 6.5, ~25Β°C) |
Mating Behavior | Pair dances and scatter eggs |
Parental Care | None β remove adults after spawning |
Fry Care | Infusoria β baby brine shrimp after hatching (~24β36 hrs) |
β Good Tank Mates | β Avoid |
---|---|
Neon Tetras | Large aggressive fish |
Glowlight or Rummy Nose Tetras | Tiger barbs (fin-nippers) |
Corydoras Catfish | Bettas (may be fin-nipped) |
Mollies, Platies | Goldfish (different conditions) |
Rasboras | Oscars, Arowanas |
π They do best in peaceful community tanks with fish of similar size and temperament.
π§ Weekly water changes of 25β30%
π§ͺ Regularly monitor ammonia, nitrite, and pH levels
πΏ Clean substrate and trim plants as needed
π Keep stable temperature and low stress
Trait | Value |
---|---|
Scientific Name | Aphyocharax anisitsi |
Common Name | Bloodfin Tetra |
Size | 2 β 2.5 inches |
Lifespan | 5 β 8 years |
Temperament | Peaceful, schooling |
Tank Size | 15+ gallons |
Swimming Zone | Middle to top |
Diet | Omnivore |
Care Level | Beginner-friendly |
Breeding | Easy in the right conditions |
π΄ Vivid red fins contrast beautifully with a silver body
π Hardy and excellent for beginner aquarists
π₯ Best viewed in groups with good lighting
πΏ Great addition to planted community aquariums
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