Hyphessobrycon ecuadoriensis
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| Columbian Blue Tetra | |
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| 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 |
| Water Hardness |
5-8 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
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[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.
