Colombian tetra
Hyphessobrycon columbianus
FishFreshwater
- Care level
- Easy
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Recommended tank
- 120 L
- Maximum size
- 6 cm
- Temperature
- 22–26 °C
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Group size
- ≥ 6
- Diet
- Omnivore
Care at a glance
The columbian tetra combines the size and calm of a community fish with strikingly bright colours: a silvery body with red fins that almost glow under good lighting. It is larger and sturdier than most tetras, which also makes it a better fit for a tank with somewhat bigger tankmates.
In a school of at least six it swims relaxed through the midwater and fills out a larger tank nicely. It is not fussy about water values and eats almost anything, which makes it one of the easiest tetras to keep despite its striking looks.
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