HomeCompare fishBloodfin tetra vs Pinktail chalceus Bloodfin tetra vs Pinktail chalceus: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Pinktail chalceus is aggressive towards other fish.An adult Pinktail chalceus is about 5 times the length of a Bloodfin tetra and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 23–28°C (73–82°F).A pH of 6.0–7.5 suits both.Side by sideBloodfin tetraPinktail chalceusAdult size5.5 cm (2.2 in)25.4 cm (10 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature18–28°C (64–82°F)23–28°C (73–82°F)pH6.0–8.06.0–7.5Hardness10–30 dGH (178–535 ppm)6–18 dGH (107–321 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulAggressiveCommunity tankExcellent–Care levelEasyModerateDietOmnivoreCarnivoreSpecies profilesBloodfin tetraAphyocharax anisitsiPinktail chalceusChalceus macrolepidotus