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Colombian Tetra
Hyphessobrycon columbianus
Family: Characidae
The Colombian tetra, also known as the red and blue Colombian tetra, is a larger, striking tetra with brilliant blue iridescence on the upper body contrasting with vivid red fins. Males are larger and more intensely coloured. It is a boisterous species that may nip at long-finned tankmates, so it is best kept in large schools to diffuse aggression.
Keeping this species
- diet
- Omnivore – quality flake, pellets, frozen foods
- schooling
- 10+ recommended
- tank size
- 30 gallons minimum
- temperament
- Semi-aggressive – potential fin nipper; keep in large schools
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Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–7.5
- hardness
- 3–15 dGH
- temperature
- 72–81°F (22–27°C)