Fish Database: Glass Bloodfin - Prionobrama filigera
Aquarium requirements
Aquarium suitability: 5/5
Sociability rating: 9/10
Area of tank: Top, all
Aquarium water conditions: 6-8.5, s,m,h,vh
Temperature: 22 - 28C
Feeding: Flake, frozen, live foods
Minimum tank size: 75cm
Min / Max number in tank: Min 5
Sociability rating: 9/10
Area of tank: Top, all
Aquarium water conditions: 6-8.5, s,m,h,vh
Temperature: 22 - 28C
Feeding: Flake, frozen, live foods
Minimum tank size: 75cm
Min / Max number in tank: Min 5
Fish fact file
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Synonyms: Aphyocharax filigerus, A. analis, A. analialbis, Prionobrama madeirae, P. amazonae, Bleptonema amazonae
Other common names: Bloodfin, Argentine Bloodfin
Origin: South America; Southern Brazil
Natural habitat:
Size: 6cm
Behavior: Peaceful, shoaling
Breeding: Soft water, warm temperatures and shade will encourage breeding
Natural water conditions: pH 6-8, medium to very hard
Sexing: Males have a larger and extended anal fin
Synonyms: Aphyocharax filigerus, A. analis, A. analialbis, Prionobrama madeirae, P. amazonae, Bleptonema amazonae
Other common names: Bloodfin, Argentine Bloodfin
Origin: South America; Southern Brazil
Natural habitat:
Size: 6cm
Behavior: Peaceful, shoaling
Breeding: Soft water, warm temperatures and shade will encourage breeding
Natural water conditions: pH 6-8, medium to very hard
Sexing: Males have a larger and extended anal fin
Fish code No.0907
The Glass Bloodfin is a very hardy and adaptable fish, ideally suited to the beginner. Although it may appear a little drab in the shops, once settled and more mature, its blood red tail and hardy nature make it an excellent choice for most aquariums of similar sized fish. Individuals will become very nervous so the fish must be kept in groups.
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