Hyphessobrycon ecuadoriensis

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Columbian Blue Tetra
Columbian Blue Tetra
Species	Hyphessobrycon ecuadoriensis
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L)
Size	1.575 in 3-4 cm (1.2-1.6")
pH	6.5 - 7.0
Temp.	296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 301.15 K 82.4 °F 542.07 °R23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)
Water Hardness	5-8
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Columbian Blue Tetra, Columbian Tetra, Blue-Red Columbian Tetra

[edit] Sexing

Males have more vibrant colouration than females.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A peaceful shoaling fish, keep in groups of 6 or more. Do not keep with long-finned fish.

[edit] Diet

Will take most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm and brine shrimp.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

The aquarium should be well planted on the sides and the background. The substrate should be dark and the light should be dimmed by using some floating plants, to bring out the colours of this fish.

[edit] Behaviour

A peaceful shoaling fish.

[edit] Identification

One of the more oval-shaped Tetras, similar to the Serpae Tetra, this fish has a highly iridescent silver-blue body and the fins are tinged with red.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Aqua Fish
• Breeding Columbian Tetras