Columbian Blue Tetra (Hyphessobrycon ecuadoriensis)
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Columbian Blue Tetra
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Hyphessobrycon ecuadoriensis
57 Litres (15 US G.)
3-4 cm (1.2-1.6")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.0
23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)
5-8 °d
1:2 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Characidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Columbian Blue Tetra, Columbian Tetra, Blue-Red Columbian Tetra
Additional scientific names
- Megalamphodus ecuadorensis
Origin
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Sexing
- Males have more vibrant colouration than females.
Tank compatibility
- A peaceful shoaling fish, keep in groups of 6 or more. Do not keep with long-finned fish as this Tetra may well fin-nip.
Diet
- Will take most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm and brine shrimp.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
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.
Behaviour
- A peaceful shoaling fish.
Identification
- Note this rare fish is often confused with Hyphessobrycon columbianus which looks very similar.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors: Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination)