Bloodfin Tetra:
LATIN NAME:
•   Aphyocharax sp.

Various close relatives, also sold under the Bloodfin Tetra name are...
•   Aphyocharax sp.  or Bleher's Bloodfin
•   Aphyocharax anisitsi or Argentinian Bloodfin
•   Aphyocharax dentatus or False Bloodfin
•   Aphyocharax erythrurus or Flame-Tail Tetra
•   Aphyocharax rathbuni or Rathbun's Bloodfin


pH:   
•   6.0-8.0  

WATER TEMP:
•   72-80 deg. F.  They prefer 76-78

AVG. MAX. SIZE:
•   3 inches / 7 cm.

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED TANK SIZE:
•   Do not place in tanks smaller than 15 gallons, 20+ gallons is preferred.

BREEDING:
•   Egg-layers

FEEDING:
•   Mainly Flake, Live or Frozen Brine Shrimp.

NOTE:
•   They are best kept in schools of six or more, one reason not to place these fish in too small of a tank.

LIGHTING:
•   Bright, but not direct sunlight.

TEMPERAMENT:
•   Peaceful with most other fish.


COMMENTS:
•   A great fish, especially for those first starting out since the species readily adapts to varied pH and temperature ranges. These fish are best kept in schools of 6 or more, and in tanks 20 gallons and larger, although the Aphyocharax rathbuni does well in as small as ten gallon tanks.