Columbian Tetra
Hyphessobrycon columbianus
What you need to keep a Columbian Tetra
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pH
6–7.5
Temperature
24–28 °C
Where to buy
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What Columbian Tetra costs in South Africa
7 price points from 5 shops over 90 days
R20
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SA median R30 across 5 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
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
Care guide
Keeping Columbian Tetra healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Columbian Tetra's adult size and activity level. Use robust décor and sight breaks so each fish can hold its own space.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Semi-aggressive. Keep it in a group for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Choose robust tankmates of similar size, and nothing small enough to be eaten. Add Columbian Tetra last so territories reset.
Breeding
Breeding success with Columbian Tetra depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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