Tetra-Columbian

Scientific Name : Hyphessobrycon columbianus

Common Names : Red and Blue Colombian Tetra, Red Tail Mirror Blue Tetra

Care Level : Easy to Medium

Size : Up to 2 inches (5 cm)

pH : 6 - 7

Temperature : 75°F - 80°F (24°C - 27°C)

Water Hardness : 6° to 15° dH

Lifespan : 3 - 5 years

Origin / Habitat : Colombia, South America

Temperament / Behavior : Keep them in small school (shoal) of 6 or more. They can be an aggressive tetra, so avoid keeping them with fish that have larger fins to avoid fin nipping. They may also bully smaller tank mates.

Breeding : They can be difficult to breed in the home aquarium. They are egg layers.

Aquarium Size : 20 gallon or larger.

Tank Mates : Similar semi-aggressive tetras and fish that can fend for themselves since this fish can be a bully.

Disease : Freshwater Fish Disease

Diet / Foods : Not picky eaters, they should accept flake, frozen, freeze dried and live food.

Tank Region : Mostly middle and bottom.

Gender : Hard to tell the difference between male and female from any visible signs. Females may bulge with eggs when ready to spawn.