Will acclimatise to a wide range of conditions. pH: 6.0-7.5, dH: up to 20 degrees.
Compatibility
Community
Lighting
No special requirements
Sexual Dimorphism
Mature males have a slightly elongated dorsal fin & can develop a black edge to the anal fin. Mature females are fuller bodied.
Feeding
Flake, granules and frozen foods
Description
Care
Glass Bloodfin Tetras are a great choice for the community aquarium. They are a peaceful and fairly active shoaling species which should be maintained in groups of 6 or more. Their relative hardiness makes them a good choice for the beginner. Plant cover will be very much appreciated, including floating species to help diffuse the lighting. These fish can be fairly long-lived, 10 years not being unusual. A handful of other species are often sold under the "˜Bloodfin"™ nametag, including Aphyocharax anisitsi (Bloodfin Tetra/Argentine Bloodfin) and Aphyocharax rathbuni (Rathbun"™s Bloodfin/Green Fire Tetra).
Feeding
Flake, micropellets, small frozen foods such as daphnia, mosquito larvae, brineshrimp etc.
Breeding
No detailed reports are available, although warmer temperatures and softer water are thought to be essential. As an egg scatterer, a good amount of fine-leaved plants should be included in the breeding aquarium. The parent fish will eat the eggs if they are not removed as soon as spawning has ceased.
Where can I buy these aquarium fish?
If you like this species and would like to find out more, we have an enormous range of aquarium fish and invertebrates available to buy in all of our stores across the UK (including freshwater tropical and marine fish).
However, please note that this species may not be available in your chosen store, even if the store specialises in this particular species. This is due to seasonality and stock availability from store-to-store. Please check with your local store about availability of specific species to purchase before making a journey.
For delivery before Christmas, orders must be placed on or before 3pm on Wednesday 20th December. We cannot guarantee delivery of these orders pre-Christmas as we are reliant on our couriers, but will use our best endeavours to get orders placed on this date out to you before Christmas. For full details of our festive delivery and opening times click here
Please note: online orders placed after 3pm on Friday 22nd December will not be dispatched until the New Year. For full details of our festive delivery and opening times click here
