Glass Bloodfin Tetra

Glass Bloodfin Tetra

The Glass Bloodfin Tetra is a community freshwater Tetra that is happiest in a shoal. They are also a hardy fish so great for beginners. Best kept in planted aquariums with lots of hiding places as they can be skittish.

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Features
Approx. size: 3-4cm
Maximum size: 6cm
Origin: South America
Ideal number kept together: 5+

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Water conditions
pH: 6.0–7.5
Hardness: 18-179 ppm
Temperature: 23–28 °C

Ease of care
Easy. These warm water fish are great for hobbyist just starting to look after tropical fish.

Diet
The main food we recommend would be tropical fish flake. Occasional live or frozen food can be given as a treat.

Compatibility
Community with other small similar sized fish.

Breeding
Egg layer. Easy to moderate. They will need dim lighting and hiding places around the aquarium.

Life span
They can live to anything from 3-8 years in perfect conditions.

Placing your Order

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