Species Profile
Bloodfin Tetra
Aphyocharax anisitsi
Tetraspeaceful
Adult size
2″
Minimum tank
20 gal
Temperature
64–82°F
pH
6–8
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
top
Diet
Flake, micro pellets
Notes
Silver body with bright red fins. Hardy enough to tolerate temperature swings between 64 and 82°F, one of the few tropicals that survives in unheated rooms. Active mid-water schooler, 6+ minimum.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Bloodfin Tetra
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Bloodfin Tetrain a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Endler's Livebearer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Molly
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Male Betta
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Dwarf Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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