Buenos Aires Tetra

The Buenos Aires tetra is extremely popular due to its hardiness and ease of care. These fish were once sold in large numbers, but due to their propensity for eating aquarium plants, they have become less popular over the years. Specimens are mostly captive-bred from commercial fish farms in Florida.

Common Names: Buenos Aires tetra, diamond spot characin, red cross fish

Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon anisitsi

Adult Size: 2.75 inches (7 centimeters)

Life Expectancy: 5 years

Characteristics
Family    Characidae
Origin    Argentina, southeastern Brazil, Paraguay
Social    Peaceful, shoaling fish
Tank Level    Mid-level
Minimum Tank Size    30 gallon
Diet    Omnivore
Breeding    Egg scatterer
Care    Easy
pH    5.8 to 8.5
Hardness    Up to 35 dGH
Temperature    64 to 82 F (18 to 28 C)