Bloodfin tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 60 × 30 cm.

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Bloodfin

Aphyocharax anisitsi

The Bloodfin (Aphyocharax anisitsi) is a subtropical freshwater fish of the family Characidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 5.5 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 18–28 °C.

Size: 5.5 cmtotal length
Temperature: 18–28 °C
pH: 6.0–8.0
Tank footprint: 60 × 30 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature18–28 °C

pH6.0–8.0

Hardness3–25 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Subtropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom
Aquarium trade: Very common

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCharaciformes
FamilyCharacidae
GenusAphyocharax
SpeciesAphyocharax anisitsi

Quick answers

Bloodfin size: how big does it get?: It grows to 5.5 cm (total length).
Bloodfin tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 60 × 30 cm.
Bloodfin water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 18–28 °C, pH 6.0–8.0, hardness 3–25 °dGH.
Bloodfin: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.