COERULEAN TETRA (Hemigrammus Coeruleus "Rio Negra"

Among the most sought after species of tetra is Hemigrammus coeruleus. The species attains a maximum length of about 6 cm and look even pretty in the regular coloration – a bit similar to the well known glowlight tetra (Hemigrammus erythrozonus). But when the fish come in breeding condition, they look really spectacular! The males become so deeply red that one might think to see a different species! Sadly the fish is hardly available as wild collected ones.

Origin: Wild Brazil
Locale: Rio Negro
Diet: Micropredator and scavenger. Will accept most prepared and frozen foods in the aquarium
Adult Size: 2″+
Recommended Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful towards any comparably sized tankmates