Red Blue Tetra

Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon sp.
Recommended Aquarium: 20+ Gallons
Approx. Adult Size: 2 inches
Temperament: Peaceful
Ease of Care: Easy
Diet: Omnivore
Native Waters: South America

The body has a silver background with red fins and a light blue coloration along the dorsal ridge. This fish is new to the aquarium trade and likes to school in the upper regions of the aquarium. Tetras are one of the standard fish of the aquarium. Schooling fish, they will do best when there are more than 3 fish in the school. Generally peaceful, they can match up with just about any other type of fish that is not large enough to eat them. While the Tetra might prefer softer, acidic water conditions, most can adapt to a wide range of water parameters. Most are now raised in Florida and SE Asia under conditions very different than their natural habitat in South America.

Approximate arrival size for Red Blue Tetra: 1 to 1.5 inches