Aphyocharax anisitsi (Bloodfin Tetra)



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Aphyocharax anisitsi (Bloodfin Tetra)Class:Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order:Characiformes (characins, hatchetfishes) Family:Characidae Scientific Name:Aphyocharax anisitsi Other Scientific Name(s):Aphyocharax rubripinnis, Phoxinopsis typicus, Aphyocharax rubropinnis, Aphyocharax affinis, Aphyocharax ipacarayensis Common Name:Bloodfin Tetra Other Common Names:Bloodfin tetra Distribution:Africa: Lakes Edward, George and Albert and affluent rivers and streams of these lakes and of the Semliki River; tributaries of the Aswa River (possible introduction). Introduced from Lake Albert to Lake Victoria and fish ponds in catchment (Ref. 4967). Several countries report adverse ecological impact after introduction. Diet:live bloodworms,glassworms,brine shrimp,tubiflex worms,daphnia,plankton,beef heart,flakes and freeze dried foods Temperament:Peaceful,active,and should be kept in schools of 4 or more.A great community fish. Sexing: Breeding:Males have a small hook on anal fin not easy to see and they tend to be a slight slimmer and a fins are a redder color as females dont show their fullest color.Easy to breed but separate the eggs after spawning and feed fry with small brine shrimp Special Care: Other Comments:It has a live span up to ten years and its a cool fish ...
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