Colombian Tetra Care
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 take fo 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.