
Glass bloodfin
Prionobrama filigera
The Glass bloodfin (Prionobrama filigera) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Characidae. It grows to 6 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 23–27 °C.
- Size
- 6 cmtotal length
- Temperature
- 23–27 °C
- pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Tank footprint
- 60 × 38 cm
In the aquarium
Temperature23–27 °C
pH6.0–7.5
Hardness0–30 °dGH
In the wild
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Climate zone
- Tropical
- Aquarium trade
- Traded commercially
Conservation status
Classification
- OrderCharaciformes
- FamilyCharacidae
- GenusPrionobrama
- SpeciesPrionobrama filigera
Quick answers
- Glass bloodfin size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 6 cm (total length).
- Glass bloodfin tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 60 × 38 cm.
- Glass bloodfin water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 0–30 °dGH.
- Glass bloodfin: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Related species
Sources
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