Popular Freshwater Tropical Fish

Popular Freshwater Tropical Fish

Aphyocharax rubripinnis

 

  

Swims in the top water levels of the aquarium

Aphyocharax rubripinnis
Family

 

 Characidae
Common name

 

 Bloodfin
Origin

 

 Argentina
Adult size

(cm)

(inches)

5.08

2

 
Community tank?

 

 Yes.
Food

 

 Tubifex, water fleas, dried food
Water temperature

 

 17 to 26.5 ° C (63 to 80 ° F)
Breeding

 

 Difficult. When a successfully matched pair is found, spawning should take place in 15cm (6in) water at 26.6 ° C (80 ° F)

Plant the aquarium heavily with fine-leafed plants, and remove parents once spawning is complete.

Eggs hatch in 30 to 36 hours.
Additional information

 

 Active, but peaceful towards other tank occupants, this little fish is happier when in a shoal.

Prefers upper water layers.

 

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