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Buenos Aires Tetra (Hyphessobrycon anisitsi) in a freshwater aquarium

Cyprinidae

Buenos Aires Tetra

Hyphessobrycon anisitsi

Buenos Aires Tetras are beginner-level semi-aggressive aquarium residents that reach about 2.8 in. Buenos Aires Tetras are active schooling fish. Keep a proper group to spread chasing behavior and avoid pairing nippy species with slow, long-finned tank mates.

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Quick Stats

Tank

30+ gal

pH

6.5-8

Temp

64-79F

Size

2.8 in

Temperament

Semi Aggressive

Care

Beginner

Swim Level

Middle

Group

6+

Buenos Aires Tetra Care Guide

The Buenos Aires Tetra (Hyphessobrycon anisitsi) is a beginner-level freshwater aquarium resident from Argentina, Paraguay. It reaches about 2.8 inches and should be kept in tanks of at least 30 gallons.

Keep water near pH 6.5-8, temperature 64-79F, and hardness 4-15 dH. Feed omnivore, flakes, frozen food with 1-2 small feedings daily.

Buenos Aires Tetras are active schooling fish. Keep a proper group to spread chasing behavior and avoid pairing nippy species with slow, long-finned tank mates.

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