Aphyocharax anisitsi
| Common Names: | Bloodfin Tetra |
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| Family: | Characidae |
| Category: | Characins |
| Distribution: | America - South; Argentina, South America. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Schooling; Peaceful, Should be kept in schools. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Very easy to keep. Feed flakes. Plant the tank with Valisneria, leaving enough swimming room. Although the Bloodfin can be kept in an unheated tank, this is not recommended as its colour will lighten. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 5.5cm (2.2") Female: 5.5cm (2.2") |
| Water Region: | Middle; Middle |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | The males have a small hook on their anal fin. |
| Breeding: | Easy to breed. Remove the parents after spawning. |
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| Comments: | An excellent choice for community tanks and begginers. The Bloodfin is tolerant and long lived. |
| Main Colours: | Silver, Red |
| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Concave |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
| Contributors: | lancet |
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