Buenos Aires tetra (Hyphessobrycon anisitsi)

Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon anisitsi Eigenmann, 1907

Buenos Aires tetra (Hyphessobrycon anisitsi)

The Buenos Aires tetra (Hyphessobrycon anisitsi) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows to about 8 cm (3.1 in). It is aggressive and needs water at 17–28°C (63–82°F) and a pH of 5.5–7.0. Native range: South America, Paran? and Uruguay River basins.

Buenos Aires tetra care at a glance

Temperament
Aggressive
Adult size
8 cm (3.1 in)
Temperature
17–28°C (63–82°F)
pH
5.5–7.0
Hardness
5–20 dGH (89–357 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts live foods.

Biology

Occurs in ponds. Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plants. Oviparous. In captivity, spawning occurs among plants and eggs hatch usually in 20 to 24 hours. One of the hardiest tropical fishes for the home aquarium. Aquarium keeping: eats plants; in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 80 cm.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Hyphessobrycon anisitsi
Family
Characidae (Characins)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
South America: Paran? and Uruguay River basins.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: highly commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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