Extremely popular due to its hardiness, ease of care requirement and general peaceful nature, the buenos aires tetra is an ideal resident of a well-researched community aquarium and is best-maintained alongside similarly-sized species. It has a reputation for nipping fins of its tankmates though behaviour only tends to be pronounced when insufficient numbers are purchased or space is limited. Choice of decor is not especially critical though it tends to show better colouration in a well-structured, ideally planted set-up.
Fish Size Guide:
The ‘Maximum Size’ outlined below is the length this fish can reach as a full grown adult. For the actual size please use the select menu above.
Discus.ae prefers younger stock for their better ability to adapt to new water parameters and higher tolerance against transport. On rare occasions you may receive larger specimens when small fish are unavailable, however the smallest should be expected unless the size is noted as “Large” or “Adult”.
Species Information:
- Scientific Name:
- Hemigrammus caudovitatus
- Maximum Size:
- 5 cm to 6 cm
- Temperature:
- 16 °C to 28 °C
- pH Range:
- 5.5 to 8.5
- Origin:
- South America
- Stendker Discus:
- Compatible
- Dwarf Shrimps:
- Compatible
Notice:
Live animals are not manufactured products, sizes may vary and colors will be faded upon delivery from transport. Shipping Policy and Terms & Conditions must be read before placing an order.