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.
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