{"product_id":"glass-bloodfin-tetra-aphyocharax-anisitsi","title":"Glass Bloodfin Tetra | Aphyocharax anisitsi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bloodfin Tetra is a hardy silver dart tipped with bright red fins — active, peaceful and remarkably tolerant of cooler water. Reaching around 5 cm, it is one of the most bombproof beginner shoalers available and looks superb in a group flashing through open water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the Paraná river basin of South America, across Argentina, Paraguay and southern Brazil. It lives in flowing rivers and streams, often in cooler, well-oxygenated subtropical water, swimming in active shoals in the upper and middle levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slim, streamlined tetra with a bright silver body and a subtle blue-green sheen. The lower fins and tail are washed with vivid red, most intense on well-conditioned fish. Males are slightly slimmer than the fuller-bodied females.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, fast and gregarious — always kept in a group of six or more to feel secure and reduce any fin-nipping. It can be a little boisterous at feeding time, so pairs well with other active, similarly-sized community fish rather than shy or long-finned species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that takes small foods readily. Feed a quality micro-pellet or flake as the staple, with frozen or live daphnia, brine shrimp and small bloodworm for variety and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery hardy and forgiving, making it ideal for beginners and unheated tanks in temperate parts of Australia. Provide open swimming space, some planting and clean, gently-flowing water. It tolerates a wide range of conditions but appreciates regular water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA prolific egg-scatterer. A well-fed group will spawn among fine-leaved plants, scattering eggs that adults will eat if given the chance. Separate the eggs or use a mesh; fry hatch within a day or two and take tiny foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAphyocharax anisitsi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloodfin Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParaná basin, South America (Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–5.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive community and coolwater aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther active tetras, danios, rasboras, peaceful barbs, Corydoras and rainbowfish that share its liking for clean, cooler, moving water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery shy or slow, long-finned fish (such as bettas or fancy guppies) that may be nipped or outcompeted, and large or aggressive species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232816152867,"sku":"AA2019","price":7.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Glass_Bloodfin_Tetra.jpg?v=1781483461","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/glass-bloodfin-tetra-aphyocharax-anisitsi","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}