Fin's Fish Guide
The Buenos Aires tetra (Hyphessobrycon anisitsi) is a fish of the family Characidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
The Buenos Aires tetra is a South American characin or tetra (Characidae) from fresh water of the Parana, Paraguay and Uruguay basins in South America. The species grows to about 7 cm and has a slender, silvery body with reddish fins and a dark tail-base spot body. As a lively schooling fish it swims in clear streams, rivers and plant-rich pools and eats small insects, larvae, crustaceans and plant material. The fish is harmless to humans and is popular in the aquarium trade.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Buenos Aires tetra?
The Buenos Aires tetra is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Buenos Aires tetra live?
The Buenos Aires tetra is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Buenos Aires tetra get?
The Buenos Aires tetra grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Buenos Aires tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Buenos Aires tetra is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Hyphessobrycon
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