The Green Fire Tetra (Aphyocharax rathbuni) is a peaceful, active fish for the community aquarium. This unique species is endemic to the Paraguay, Paraná and Uruguay river drainages in Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay. This species is known for its distinctive color combination of light green and red. It is very adaptable, so it is an excellent candidate for a variety of planted and community aquarium settings.
The Green Fire Tetra typically occupies the top and middle level of the water column, although it can often be seen swimming and feeding in the middle and bottom levels as well. It is safe to keep with other peaceful, small fish as well as peaceful dwarf andGeophaguscichlids. Adult dwarf shrimp are possibly safe tankmates as well, but adult Green Fire Tetras may eat small dwarf shrimp and their fry. Larger, peaceful invertebrates can also make good tankmates. This fish must be kept in groups of at least 6-8 specimens.
TANK PARAMETERS:
- Temperature: 72° – 80° F (22° – 27° C)
- pH: 6.5 – 7.5 (more acidic water is preferred)
- KH: 1 – 30 dKH
- Minimum tank size: 15-20 gallons for a group of 6-8 adults
CARE GUIDELINES:
- Diet: Mostly carnivorous. Will easily accept high quality dry, frozen, and live foods
- Social behavior: Peaceful, schooling/shoaling.
- Origin: Tank-bred, but indigenous to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina
- Average adult size: 1.5 inches (3.8 cm)
- Average purchase size: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
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