Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Columbian Tetra's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Tetras & Small Schooling Fish
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Hyphessobrycon columbianus
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A larger, more robust tetra, the Columbian Tetra has a striking silver body with an iridescent blue-green back and bright red fins. They can be boisterous and may bully smaller, more timid fish. They are best kept in a large school in a spacious tank with other semi-aggressive fish of a similar size.
Key traits
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Everything you need to keep Columbian Tetra healthy in a South African setup.
Size the aquarium to Columbian Tetra's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Columbian Tetra is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Columbian 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 Columbian Tetra vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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