Blood Fin Tetra

Blood Fin Tetra (Aphyocharax anisitsi) is a small, vibrant fish known for its striking blood red fins and silver body. Our bloodfin tetras for sale grow to around 5cm and are a popular choice for community aquariums due to their peaceful nature and active swimming habits.

Location

The Blood Fin Tetra is native to South America, specifically found in the rivers and streams of Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil. They thrive in warm, slightly acidic water, which mimics their natural environment.

Diet

As an omnivore, the Blood Fin Tetra enjoys a varied diet that includes high quality flake foods, pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms.

Care

This species is easy to care for and does well in peaceful community tanks. Blood Fin Tetras prefer water temperatures between 22 and 28°C and need stable water conditions with gentle filtration to thrive. Keep them in groups of six or more, and keep the tank covered, as they can jump.

Habitat

In the wild, these fish inhabit slow flowing waters with plenty of vegetation. To replicate their habitat, provide a tank with live plants, soft substrate, and gentle water flow to create a natural environment.

Breeding

Breeding Blood Fin Tetras is possible in a well maintained aquarium. They are egg layers, and the female will scatter eggs on plants or other surfaces. After spawning, remove the adults to protect the eggs from being eaten.

They mix well with our rummy nose tetras and ember tetras, or browse all our tetras. Buy more and save, with multi-buy discounts from 5 fish.

Shipping Information

We take care to ensure your order arrives in excellent condition and ready to settle into your aquarium. All orders are shipped with tracking, and the cut-off time for same-day dispatch is 4 pm.

Orders containing dry goods, shrimp, snails or plants are dispatched Monday to Friday via Royal Mail for fast, reliable delivery. Livestock, in particular live fish and invertebrates, are dispatched Monday to Wednesday only, using an approved overnight courier, to avoid weekend delays and ensure safe and timely delivery.

Track Your Order

You will receive a tracking number by email when we begin processing your order for shipping. The selected courier will provide updates on delivery only through their tracking page.

During colder weather, heat packs are added when needed. Livestock orders are carefully packed in insulated boxes to help maintain a stable temperature throughout transit.

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