Description
Bloodfin Tetra (Aphyocharax anisitsi)
📌 Basic Info
Scientific Name: Aphyocharax anisitsi
Common Name: Bloodfin Tetra
Size: ~2 inches (5 cm)
Lifespan: 5 – 8 years
Tank Zone: Middle to top swimmers
🌊 Water Parameters
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids): 100 – 250 ppm
pH: 6.0 – 7.5
Temperature: 22°C – 28°C (72°F – 82°F)
Water Type: Soft to moderately hard
🐟 Characteristics
Silver body with bright red fins (blood-like color)
Very active schooling fish
Hardy and adaptable, can live in slightly cooler water than most tetras
Great for beginner and community setups
🍽️ Food
Type: Omnivorous
Diet: Flakes, granules, live/frozen foods (brine shrimp, mosquito larvae, daphnia)
Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily
🛠️ Maintenance
Weekly 20–30% water changes
Provide open swimming space and plants around the sides
Very hardy → tolerates a range of conditions
Moderate flow filtration works well
👥 Social Behavior
Minimum Group Size: 6 (better in 10+)
Tank Mates: Guppies, mollies, rasboras, danios, corydoras
Avoid: Very large/aggressive fish or delicate long-finned fish
✅ Do’s
Keep them in groups for active and natural behavior
Great for mixed community tanks with other lively fish
Provide a secure lid → they can jump
❌ Don’ts
Don’t keep them singly or in very small numbers → stress
Don’t add with aggressive fish (cichlids, barbs)
Don’t skip water changes, even though they are hardy
⭐ Quick Tips
A hardy, active tetra with striking red fins. Ideal for beginners, peaceful communities, and even cooler water aquariums.
