Buenos Aires tetra care
Hyphessobrycon anisitsi
Buenos Aires tetra (Hyphessobrycon anisitsi) grows to about 7 cm (2.8 in) and needs a tank of at least 120 liters (32 US gallons). Keep it at 18–28 °C (64–82 °F) with a pH of 5.8–8.5.
FreshwaterEasySemi-aggressiveNips long finsEats plants
Adult size7 cm · 2.8 in
Smallest tank120 L · 32 gal
Temperature18–28 °C · 64–82 °F
pH5.8–8.5
GroupGroups of 6+
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
SwimsMiddle
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
PlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraMollyBristlenose plecoCherry barbTiger barbDwarf gouramiSwordtailOtocinclus
Avoid with
GuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)AngelfishParadise fishConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidCommon goldfishKoiPea pufferBala shark
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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