Scientific Name Aphyocharax Paraguayensis Common Name Dawn Tetra, Panda Tetra, Paraguay Tetra Origin Rio Paraguay Basin Temperature 75F to 82F Water Parameters 5.5 – 7.5 pH Adult Size up to 1.5 inches Diet Omnivore Dawn Tetras are a strikingly beautiful, small species of fish that are popular not only for their beautiful looks, but also …
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Native to the slow-moving water of the Acandi River in northwestern Columbia, the Colombian Tetra is an energetic and eye-catching species. Often sold as “Red and Blue Colombian Tetra,” they have red fins and shiny bodies which may have a tint of blue. This is a great species for planted tanks, and a school of …
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Ruby Tetras are considered an easy fish to care for once they are established. Ruby Tetras only come from one place in Columbia, so they are not as forgiving if their water parameters change. They are used to consistency when it comes to their care. By establishing regular water parameter checks and changes, you can provide your Ruby Tetras with the care they require so they can thrive.
Common Name(s) Flame Tetra, Von Rio Tetra, Red Tetra Scientific Name Hyphessobrycon flammeus Origin Southeast Brazil Temperature 72°F – 82°F Size 1 inch Food & Diet Omnivorous Water pH 5.5 – 7.5 Flame Tetra Facts Flame Tetras are dwindling in numbers in their natural habitat, but are commonly commercially bred as they are popular fish …
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X-Ray Tetras inhabit the black waters of the Amazon River in South America. They are a hardy species that can be found in freshwater and brackish waterways throughout South America. They inhabit the inland streams during the dry season, and migrate to the more murky marshland waters during the rainy season. They thrive in areas with dense vegetation and debris where they hunt the shore line for food.
Red Eye Tetra is an easy to care for species ideal for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike. Silver bodied with a flash of red above the eye make this an eye-catching fish when kept in schools of 6 or more. In nature, this species can tolerate large fluctuations in water conditions making it a forgiving …
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The black neon tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi) is a freshwater fish of the characin family, order Characiformes. They are natively found in the Paraguay basin of southern Brazil and, as the name would suggest, they closely resemble the neon tetra (Hyphessobrycon). Their taxological name is in honor of Herbert Axelrod, a pet-book publisher whose magazine first …
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Black Phantom Tetras can make a great addition to any freshwater tank. Their unique color will make them a focal point. Black Phantom Tetras are also hardy fish species, which means they’re easier to care for than other fish species. But that rugged nature doesn’t mean they should be neglected; they still need to be …
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Common Name Buenos Aires Tetra Scientific Name Hyphessobrycon Anisitsi Origin South America / Southeastern Coastline Temperature 64F to 82F Water pH 5.8 to 8.5 Size up to 3 inches Food & Diet Omnivorous Buenos Aires Tetra Facts The Buenos Aires Tetra gets its name from the capital city of Argentina. A distinctive black diamond shaped …
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Glowlight Tetras can be identified by their silvery, torpedo shaped bodies and bold, iridescent, orangish-red stripes that run along the length of their bodies. This stripe resembles the filament in a light bulb, and it is slightly reflective. Glowlight Tetra dorsal fins also sport the exact same colorings at their base as the stripe on their bodies. The color fades to an iridescent looking silver as it gets to the tip of the dorsal fin.
