{"product_id":"rathbuni-bloodfin-tetra-aphyocharax-rathbuni","title":"Rathbuni BloodFin Tetra | Aphyocharax rathbuni","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rathbuni Bloodfin, also known as the Green Fire Tetra, flushes a subtle green-gold through the body with red spreading into the fins when settled — more colour than the common bloodfin. Hardy, peaceful and active, it is a lovely, easy shoaling tetra reaching around 5cm. A great choice for a lively planted community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAphyocharax rathbuni comes from the Paraná and Paraguay river basins of South America, where it lives in shoals in warm, softish, slow-flowing waters among vegetation and submerged structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slim, silvery tetra with a soft greenish sheen and warm red flushing into the fins, particularly the anal and caudal fins. Well-conditioned males show the strongest fin colour. Adults reach about 5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and sociable, though it can be a little nippy if kept in small numbers — a shoal of eight or more keeps it settled and shows off natural behaviour. It mixes well with other peaceful community fish of similar size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easy micro-omnivore that will accept almost anything offered. Feed a good flake and small pellets along with frozen and live foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp and bloodworm to intensify the red fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndemanding and adaptable, doing well in soft to neutral water with gentle to moderate flow. A planted tank with some open swimming space and a darker substrate shows the colours best. Keep in a group and provide stable, clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scatterer that will spawn among fine-leaved plants in soft, slightly acidic, warm water. The adults show no parental care and will eat the eggs, so a separate breeding tank with a spawning mesh or dense plants is needed to raise fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAphyocharax rathbuni\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRathbuni Bloodfin, Green Fire Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParaná and Paraguay basins, South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 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\u003e75 litres or larger for a good shoal\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\u003e20–26°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\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\u003eBeginners, planted community tanks\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\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther peaceful community fish such as other tetras, rasboras, corydoras, peaceful barbs, dwarf gouramis and small rainbowfish. Best in a shoal alongside similar-sized companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge or aggressive fish, slow long-finned species that may be nipped, and anything big enough to eat a small tetra.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232816709923,"sku":"AA1542","price":8.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/rathbuni-bloodfin-tetra-aphy-43077926551843.webp?v=1790306323","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/rathbuni-bloodfin-tetra-aphyocharax-rathbuni","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}