Aphyocharax anisitsi
Bloodfin Tetra
Bloodfin Tetras are perfect for beginners due to their incredible resilience. They are active swimmers and live much longer than many other small tetra species.
Ensure perfect water for Bloodfin Tetra ➔
Perfect for Aquaware Monitoring
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Robust & Hardy
Forgives minor beginner mistakes. However, note that these animals only show their full coloration and vitality with constant water parameters.
Temperature
18 - 28 °C
64 - 82 °F
pH Value
6.0 - 8.0 pH
Acidity Level
Mineral Content (TDS)
50 - 300 ppm
✅ Ideal for Aquaware Sensor
Did you know?
They are one of the few tetras that can thrive in unheated indoor tanks.
Aquaware Pro Tip
Keep them in a long tank; they love to dart back and forth across the entire length of the aquarium.
Natural Habitat
Parana River basin in South America, often in varying water conditions.
Diet & Nutrition
Omnivore. Accepts all types of aquarium foods including flakes and frozen daphnia.
Behavior
Peaceful and very active schooling fish.
Max Size
5 cm (2 inches)
Average adult size
Lifespan
5-10 years
Years with proper care
Swim Zone
Preferred tank region
Top 🐟
Mid
Bottom
Min. Tank
60 Liters
Recommended minimum size
Social
6 Fish
Schooling fish (Minimum!)
Add. Space
6 L
Required per additional fish
(1 Gallons)
(1 Gallons)
💧 +6 Liters needed