Species Profile
Buenos Aires Tetra
Hyphessobrycon anisitsi
Tetrasfin-nipper
Adult size
3″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
64–79°F
pH
6.5–8.5
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
mid
Diet
Flake, pellets, veggie
Notes
Larger active tetra that tolerates cooler water (64-82°F), making them a good fancy-goldfish dither candidate. Notorious plant-eater, will mow down anubias or vallisneria; pair with plastic plants or hardy anubias bolted to wood.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Buenos Aires Tetra
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Buenos Aires 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.
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.
Bolivian Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bronze Corydoras
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Panda Corydoras
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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