Buenos Aires Tetra

Hyphessobrycon anisitsi

Formerly: Hemigrammus caudovittatus

A big, tough, very active tetra that eats soft plants and nips fins.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

64–82°F

pH

6–8

Hardness

5–20 dGH

Max size

2.8 in

Min tank

30 gal

Temperament

Semi-aggressive

Social

Schooling (6+)

Swim level

Mid

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Beginner

Lifespan

4-5 years

Breeding

Egg-scatterer

Suitability

Intermediate

Origin

South America (Paraná basin)

Extremely hardy and cold-tolerant, but boisterous — it will shred delicate plants and nip slow, long-finned tankmates. Best in a large group with robust companions and plastic or tough plants. A good fish for unheated or rough-and-tumble community tanks.