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Buenos Aires Tetra Hyphessobrycon anisitsi

Water: Freshwater

Buenos Aires Tetra photo
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Buenos Aires Tetra photo
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Overview

Scientific name
Hyphessobrycon anisitsi
Origin region
South America (Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil)
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
7.00
Minimum tank (L)
120
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
18.0–26.0
pH
6.20–7.80
GH (dGH)
4.0–20.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–10.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–1.00

Habitat & environment

South America (Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil)

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Semi-aggressive

Breeding & care

Egg scatterer. Straightforward in separate breeding tank.

Notes

Hardy and active. Can nip fins and plants; better in larger groups.

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