Buenos Aires Tetra

Name: Buenos Aires Tetra
Brand: Tetra
SKU: 15741
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The Buenos Aires Tetra (Hyphessobrycon anisitsi) is a classic and exceptionally hardy freshwater fish, named after the region of its origin in South America. It is known for its metallic silver body, distinct black spot, and vibrant red fins.

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Description

Buenos Aires Tetra Care Guide (Hyphessobrycon anisitsi)

Category	Detail
Scientific Name	Hyphessobrycon anisitsi (Also classified as Psalidodon anisitsi)
Common Name	Buenos Aires Tetra, Red Cross Fish, Diamond Spot Characin
Origin	La Plata River basin (Argentina, Paraguay, SE Brazil)
Adult Size	2.5–3 inches (6–7.5 cm)—One of the larger tetra species
Temperament	Boisterous, Active, and known for fin-nipping
Lifespan	5–7 years (up to 10 years reported)
Care Level	Easy

Appearance and Behavior

Coloration: The body is a shimmering metallic silver with a distinct black, diamond-shaped spot on its flank near the tail base. The caudal (tail), anal, and pelvic fins are tipped with bright red-orange pigment.
Hardiness: Historically known as one of the hardiest tetras due to its adaptability to a wide range of temperatures and water conditions.
Activity: They are fast, active, mid-water swimmers and excellent schoolers.
Caution: Plant-Eaters: They are notorious for nipping and eating soft-leaved live plants. If keeping live plants, choose only very robust species like Anubias or Java Fern.
Caution: Fin-Nipping: They are boisterous and prone to nipping the fins of slow-moving or long-finned tank mates, especially when kept in small groups.

Tank Requirements and Water Parameters

Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons is recommended for a healthy school. A long tank (36 inches+) is ideal to accommodate their energy.
Schooling: Keep them in schools of at least 8–10 individuals. A larger group helps to diffuse their aggression among themselves and away from other species.
Temperature: Wide range, even tolerating cooler temperatures: 64°–82° F (18°–28° C). Maintaining the mid-70s is typical for community tanks.
pH Level: Highly adaptable: 5.8 to 8.5. They are not fussy about hard water.
Aquascape: Focus on open swimming space. Use hardscape (driftwood, rocks) and robust, tough-leaved plants for decoration and security. A secure lid is essential as they are known jumpers.

Diet and Feeding

The Buenos Aires Tetra is a highly active omnivorous fish with a significant appetite for vegetable matter.

Staple Diet: High-quality flakes and small pellets.
Essential Diet: To curb their desire to eat live plants, their diet must include ample vegetable matter: Spirulina flakes, and fresh blanched veggies like spinach or zucchini.
Supplementation: Offer frozen or live meaty foods regularly: Bloodworms and Brine Shrimp.