Buenos Aires Tetra

Buenos Aires Tetra (Psalidodon anisitsi, formerly Hyphessobrycon anisitsi) is an energetic, hardy freshwater schooling fish with a silvery body, reddish fins and a dark mark near the tail. It is larger and more boisterous than many small community tetras.

Key Features

• Active schooling fish with attractive silver-and-red coloration
• Adaptable to a broad range of established freshwater aquarium conditions
• Best kept in a group of at least 6; 8 or more is preferable
• Enjoys open swimming space and an omnivorous diet

Care Information

• Scientific name: Psalidodon anisitsi (formerly Hyphessobrycon anisitsi)
• Common name: Buenos Aires Tetra
• Adult size: Approximately 2.5–3 inches
• Temperature: Approximately 68–78°F for routine care; avoid keeping it at the extreme warm end of its tolerance for extended periods
• pH: Approximately 5.5–8.5
• General hardness: Approximately 1–20 dGH
• Aquarium: At least 29–30 gallons with around 36 inches of swimming length; larger for full groups and tankmates
• Temperament: Active, boisterous; may nip fins
• Group size: 6+ of its own kind, preferably 8 or more
• Swimming area: Middle levels
• Diet: Omnivorous; quality flakes or small pellets with some vegetable-based foods and varied frozen or live foods
• Care level: Easy in a suitable, established aquarium

Important Compatibility and Plant Warning

Buenos Aires Tetras can eat or damage soft-leaved live aquarium plants. They are not ideal for delicate planted aquascapes. They can also nip slow-moving or long-finned fish, especially in small groups or cramped conditions. Choose similarly sized, active, robust tankmates and provide ample swimming room. Tougher plants and hardscape may be better suited to their aquarium.

Availability

Sold individually. In-store purchase or local pickup only. Tropical Treasures Wyo does not ship live fish. Contact our Cheyenne, Wyoming store to confirm current availability before traveling.