- Bloodfin tetra
Taxobox
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image_caption = Bloodfin Tetras in a community tank.
name = Bloodfin Tetras
regnum =Animalia
phylum =Chordata
classis =Actinopterygii
ordo =Characiformes
familia =Characidae
subfamilia =Aphyocharacinae
genus = "Aphyocharax "
species = "A. anisitsi"
binomial = "Aphyocharax anisitsi"The Bloodfin Tetra is a type of
tropical fish . Bloodfins are comparatively large tetras, growing to 5.5 cm. Its notable feature (as the name suggest) is the blood red colouration at the tail, dorsal, anal and adipose fin.Bloodfin Tetras are extremely hardy, making them well suited to a novice fish keeper.
Aquarium Care
Bloodfin Tetras are best kept in schools of 3 or more.
They swim mainly in the upper and middle water layers and are highly sociable fishes, mixing well with other types of tetra and tropical fish in general, so are therefore ideally suited (like many other
Tetra s) to a community tank. Although, like most tetras, they will tend to nip at the fins of fish with long, wavy fins such as an angelfish orguppy .An extremely hardy tropical fish well suited to beginners, bloodfin tetras can also be kept in cold-water tanks, providing the temperature does not drop below room temperature. They thrive quite happily in temperatures ranging from 64 - 83 degrees Fahrenheit.
Turning on and off aquarium lights tends to blind these fish and cause them to dart around frantically, but they will settle down shortly after.
Water Quality
Tetras are best kept in soft, slightly acidic water, although soft water is essential for breeding. Bloodfin Tetras will adapt to many water condition, and dechorinated tap water will be fine for keeping them.
Bloodfin Tetras are also more appreciated in the aquarium if the lighting is subdued and dark substrate is used, showing off the fish's colours.
Feeding
Regular feeding of only live foods maintain the Bloodfin Tetras beautiful metallic sheen. Most tropical flakes will work fine if crushed into a suitable size. Many recommend, as a general rule, feeding the fish as much as they can eat in 1 minutes, six times a day.
ee also
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List of freshwater aquarium fish species External links
* [http://www.azgardens.com/images/Tetra-GlassBloodfin.gifBloodfin Tetra picture]
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