Bloodfin Tetra Aphyocharax anisitsi

Scientific Name Aphyocharax anisitsi

Family Characidae

Community Docile

Class Tetra

Temperature 78 ºF

Swimming Range Middle

Adult Length 1 3/4-2 inches

Feeding Habits Live blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen vegetable diet, daphnia, plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Flake and freeze dried foods also accepted.

Compatibility Peaceful and schooling with fish of the same size.

Habitat Argentina: Moderately decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood.

Breeding The anal fin of the male has a small hook on the end. During spawning 300-500 eggs are produced.

Additional Comments The Bloodfin has an average life span of ten years.