Our Guide To Keeping Blueberry Tetra Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon wadai
   • Common name: Blueberry Tetra
   • Family: Characidae
   • Origin: Rio Madeira Basin, Brazil (South America)
   • Adult length: 3.5 to 4 cm
   • Lifespan: 3 to 5 years
   • Diet: Omnivore
   • Care Level: Easy
   • Temperament: Peaceful

2. Tank Setup:

   • Blueberry Tetras thrive in planted tanks with open swimming space and soft lighting that brings out their iridescent blue colour.
   • A minimum tank size of 60L is suitable for a group of six or more. Use driftwood, leaf litter, and floating plants to replicate their natural blackwater habitat.

3. Water Parameters:

   • They prefer slightly acidic to neutral water with a pH of 5.5 to 7.2.
   • Maintain the water temperature between 23 to 27°C (73 to 81°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • A gentle to moderate filter is recommended. These tetras do not enjoy strong currents, so ensure water movement is calm and steady.

5. Diet:

   • Feed high-quality micro pellets or flake food daily.
   • Enhance their diet with frozen or live foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp, and cyclops to support colour and vitality.

6. Tank mates:

   • Best kept in schools of six or more for confident behaviour and vibrant displays.
   • Ideal tank mates include other peaceful tetras, rasboras, Corydoras catfish, and small peaceful gouramis or dwarf cichlids.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Blueberry Tetras are peaceful and social, spending most of their time in the midwater column. They display beautiful shoaling behaviour when kept in groups.
   • Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species that may stress or harm them.