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Aphyocharax rathbuni
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| Rathbun's Bloodfin | |
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| Rathbun's Bloodfin | |
| Species | Aphyocharax rathbuni |
| Family | Characidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 45.425 liters 45,424.941 mL 12 US Gallons (45.4L) |
| Size | 1.181 in
2-3 cm (0.8-1.2") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 293.15 K 68 °F 527.67 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
15-25 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-6 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Rathbun's Bloodfin, Redflank Bloodfin, Green Fire Tetra, Greenfire Tetra
[edit] Sexing
- Males have white tips on the dorsal fin, anal fin, caudal lobes and pelvic fins.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A peaceful community fish that should be kept in shoals of 6 or more. Should not be kept with predatory fish, nor with fish with long-fins.
[edit] Diet
- Will take most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as brine shrimp and daphnia.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Prefers a densely planted tank with hiding places as well as some open swimming space.
[edit] Behaviour
- A peaceful shoaling fish.
[edit] Identification
- Bears some resemblance to a Neon Tetra, however, the top half of the fish is rich green in colour and the back lower half of the fish is a deep red to the caudal peduncle. There's also some red colouring on the underside of the head and throat.
