Blue Tetra
Knodus borki
The Blue Tetra (Knodus borki) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae. In the aquarium it is kept at 22–26 °C.
- Temperature
- 22–26 °C
- pH
- 5.5–7.0
- Tank footprint
- 75 × 38 cm
In the aquarium
Temperature22–26 °C
pH5.5–7.0
Hardness5–12 °dGH
Classification
- OrderCharaciformes
- FamilyCharacidae
- GenusKnodus
- SpeciesKnodus borki
Quick answers
- Blue Tetra tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 75 × 38 cm.
- Blue Tetra water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 22–26 °C, pH 5.5–7.0, hardness 5–12 °dGH.
Related species
Yellow Phantom TetraHyphessobrycon roseus
loreto tetraHyphessobrycon loretoensis
Axelrodia stigmatias
Flame TetraHyphessobrycon flammeus
Hyphessobrycon borealis
Royal TetraInpaichthys kerri
Hyphessobrycon acaciae
Chocolate Neon TetraHyphessobrycon vilmae
False X-ray TetraHyphessobrycon simulatus
Dawn TetraAphyocharax paraguayensis
savanna tetraHyphessobrycon stegemanni
Hyphessobrycon brumado
Sources
The figures on this page are compiled from the references below.