Buenos Aires tetra
Hyphessobrycon anisitsi · Characidae
Also known as Diamond spot tetra
Beginner
Tough, big and cool-tolerant — but it strips plants and nips fins.
In short: A Buenos Aires tetra needs at least 150 L (40 US gal), water at 18–28 °C (64–82 °F) and pH 6–8. It is semi-aggressive, best kept in groups of 6 or more, and rated beginner to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 150 L (40 US gal)
- Temperature
- 18–28 °C (64–82 °F)
- pH
- 6–8
- Adult size
- 7 cm (2.8 in)
- Group size
- 6+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 150 L (40 US gal)
- Temperature
- 18–28 °C (64–82 °F)
- pH
- 6–8
- Hardness
- 5–25 dGH
- Lifespan
- 4–8 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — flake, pellets, plenty of greens.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Parana basin, South America
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Vegetated rivers and ponds
- Natural conditions
- Wide tolerance; unheated rooms are fine.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Minimum group
- 6 fish
- Swims
- Mid-water
- Good tank mates
- BarbsDaniosGoldfish in cool tanks
- Avoid
- Planted show tanksLong-finned fishShrimp
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Beginner
- Sexing
- Females are much rounder.
- Notes
- Prolific egg scatterer.
- Common ailments
- IchPlant destruction rather than illness
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