Blue Tetras Fish
Blue tetra by v v flickr an amazon native the blue tetra has one of the most unique appearances in the family despite being only one color.
Blue tetras fish. We import a wide range of rare tetra fish from europe. As in some other parts of the world. The blue tetra should be kept in a larger aquarium than other tetras no less than 30 gallons as they can become aggressive if confined to a smaller tank.
An exquisite jewel among tetras this fish gets its common name from their intricate. The cochu s blue tetra boehlkea fredcochui is also commonly called the blue tetra. Tetras if you are looking for a school of beautiful shimmering fish to add vibrancy to your aquarium you ve come to the right place.
It is one of the smaller tetras and is not as widely available in the u s. When the tank is overcrowded the fish often gets stressed out and resorts to fin nipping. The blue tetra also known as cochu s blue tetra is an active shoaling fish native to the rivers and streams of the amazon river basin in south america.
Cochu s blue tetra boehlkea fredcochui also known as the blue king tetra is an excellent choice for many medium to large community aquariums especially planted aquariums. Most of its body is either dark blue or purple with central parts being more saturated and darker. Hiding places and the addition of plants.
It was discovered in the amazon in 1934. This peaceful community minded fish is immediately recognized by its breathtakingly beautiful blue coloration. Like many other types of tetras they are peaceful and do best in groups.
Blue tetras need natural decor and an uncrowded tank to feel safe. It is one of the few freshwater aquarium fish that has bright blue coloration. Neon tetras are very popular in the fish rearing community thanks to their ease of care and attractive colors.
Its appearance includes a blue line that extends from its eyes to the adipose fin. They need to be kept in schools like other tetras with a 20 to 30 gallon being about the smallest fish tank size to start with. With correct water conditions blue tetras should live for 3 years.
Blue kerri tetras are usually offered as farm raised fish and they re not too picky about water parameters but if you want to spawn them then you ll need to provide soft acidic water a mature male wild type example of the blue kerri tetra. Blue tetra tropical fish learn all about the blue tetra s feeding habits and food types its behaviour its origins its natural habitats is it male or female breeding advice and information suitable tank mates its sizing and growth range minimum tank size water ph and more.
