Fish Database: Colombian Red Fin - Hyphessobrycon columbianus
Aquarium requirements
Aquarium suitability: 4/5
Sociability rating: 9/10
Area of tank: middle, bottom
Aquarium water conditions: 5.5-7.5, vs,s,m,h
Temperature: 23 - 28C
Feeding: Flake, frozen, live, dried foods
Minimum tank size: 60cm
Min / Max number in tank: Min 4
Fish fact file
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Synonyms:
Other common names:
Origin: South America; Colombia
Natural habitat: Small vegetated streams and waterways
Size: 7cm
Behavior: Peaceful, shoaling
Breeding: Egg scatterer, may spawn in softer water
Natural water conditions: pH 5-6.5, very soft - medium
Sexing:
Colombian Red Fin
Fish code No.0931
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The Colombian Red Fin is a relative new fish to the hobby, having only been available in the last few years. Despite this, it is now a popular and readily available fish. As with many other similar large tetras, these are shoaling fish suited to a robust community. Softer water is preffered and the fish may not show full colour or health if kept in hard water conditions. Planted tanks or tanks with plenty of hiding spots are also preferred. Can be nippy with long finned species and are known to squabble amongst each other.
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