Green Fire Tetra - Aphyocharax rathbuni

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Species Name: Aphyocharax rathbuni

Common Names: Green Fire Tetra, Redflank Bloodfin

Synonyms: Aphyocharax stramineus

Family: Characidae

Order: Characiformes

Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)

Max Size: 4-5 cm / 2.8-3 inches

Environment: Fresh Water

Origin: South America; Paraguay River Basin

Temperament: Green Fire Tetra (Aphyocharax rathbuni) is a peaceful., schooling fish.

Company: Green Fire Tetra (Aphyocharax rathbuni)  requires a school of 6 or more of its own species. It can be kept with most species that will not eat it.

Water Parameters: pH 6-7 , temperature 20-26 ° C / ° F

Aquarium Setup: Green Fire Tetra (Aphyocharax rathbuni) prefers a dark substrate, a few plants and low light, but any setup will be accepted.

Feeding: Green Fire Tetra (Aphyocharax rathbuni)  is omnivorous, all food accepted.

Breeding: Green Fire Tetra (Aphyocharax rathbuni) will leave eggs on leaves. It is best to take out the eggs and raise them in a fry tank as they otherwise likely will be eaten by the adults..