Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Buenos Aires Tetra's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Hyphessobrycon anisitsi
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One of the hardiest tetras, the Buenos Aires Tetra is a larger, more robust species. They are known to be fin-nippers and may eat live plants, so they should be kept with fast-swimming fish and in tanks with artificial or tough-leaved plants. Their active nature and silver body with red-tipped fins make for an engaging display.
Key traits
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Everything you need to keep Buenos Aires Tetra healthy in a South African setup.
Size the aquarium to Buenos Aires Tetra's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6–8.5 and 18–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Buenos Aires Tetra is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Buenos Aires Tetra is generally peaceful. Keep in a group where possible for natural behaviour.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Buenos Aires Tetra vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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