Bloodfin Tetra
Bloodfin Tetra is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 20 gallons (76 L), water at 64-82°F (18-28°C) and a pH of 6-8.
Also searched as: bloodfin tetra, aphyocharax anisitsi
Quick facts
Very hardy. Red fins. Tolerates wide temperature range.
| Minimum tank | 20 gallons (76 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 64-82°F (18-28°C) |
| pH | 6-8 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | 6 or more together |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Goldfishmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 65-72°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Plecostomusmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Siamese Algae Eatermin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 75-79°F, pH overlap 6-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Corydoras Catfishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-78°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Harlequin Rasboramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-80°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Neon Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 70-81°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Otocinclusmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Rummy Nose Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 75-81°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish.
Oscar Fishmin tank 55 galBlue Crayfishmin tank 20 galParadise Fishmin tank 20 galChinese Algae Eatermin tank 30 galConvict Cichlidmin tank 30 gal
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