Hyphessobrycon columbianus
| Common Names: | Blue Colombian Tetra Blue Flame Tetra Colombian Redfin Tetra Colombian Tetra Columbian Tetra Red Colombian Tetra |
| Synonyms: | Hyphessobrycon ecuadoriensis |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Category: | Characins |
| Distribution: | America - South; Colombia |
| Main Ecosystem: | Stream; Stream |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Does well with other tetras of similar and smaller size. Best in schools of 6 or more. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Eats mostly flakes, frozen, and freeze dried foods. Appreciates lots of cover and some floating plants. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 7cm (2.8") Female: 7cm (2.8") |
| Water Region: | Middle; Middle |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Females are often plumper than males. Males have a hooked anal fin and are slightly bigger. |
| Breeding: | Moderate difficulty - eggla |
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| Comments: | Colombian tetras are a peaceful schooling fish that do well in a planted tank. Their bright blue coloring will show. |
| Main Colours: | Blue, Red |
| Markings: | No Markings |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Contributors: | Fallout |
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