Our Guide To Keeping Buenos Aires Tetra Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon anisitsi
   • Common name: Buenos Aires Tetra
   • Family: Characidae
   • Origin: South America, specifically Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil
   • Adult length: Up to 7 cm (2.75 inches)
   • Lifespan: 3 to 5 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Buenos Aires Tetras are hardy and adaptable, suitable for a variety of tank setups.
   • They appreciate a densely planted tank with open swimming spaces.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Keep the water temperature between 20 to 26°C (68 to 79°F).
   • They can tolerate a wide pH range from acidic to slightly alkaline, ideally between 6.5 to 7.5.

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • Provide efficient filtration to maintain water quality, and moderate water flow is suitable.

5. Diet:

   • Buenos Aires Tetras are omnivores and will accept a variety of foods including flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.

6. Tank mates:

   • They are generally peaceful but can be fin nippers, so avoid housing them with long-finned or slow-moving tank mates.
   • Compatible tank mates include other robust community fish like danios, barbs, and small catfish species.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Buenos Aires Tetras are active and may display schooling behavior.
   • They can be territorial during breeding, so provide ample hiding places for other tank mates.