Buenos Aires Tetra is a tropical fish from South America with the scientific name Hyphessobrycon anisitsi. It was first seen in 1907 by Carl H. Eigenmann and lives in ponds.
This fish eats worms, crustaceans, insects, and plants. Buenos Aires tetra is one of the toughest tropical species for home aquariums.
Providing sufficient vegetation for consumption and maintaining a group of at least five individuals is recommended for proper care of this fish in an aquarium.
A minimum tank size of 80 cm (about 31 inches) is recommended for their well-being.
Buenos Aires Tetra Interesting Facts
- Buenos Aires tetra is a tough South American tropical fish that eats worms, crustaceans, insects, and plants.
- These fish lay eggs and hatch within 20 to 24 hours when kept in an aquarium with plenty of plants.
- For proper care, keep them in groups of five or more with a minimum tank size of 80 cm (31 inches).
- They grow up to 5.2 inches (13.2 centimeters) in length and reproduce by laying eggs (oviparous).
Buenos Aires Tetra Habitat
Buenos Aires tetra is native to South America, specifically in the Paraná and Uruguay River basins.
It lives in freshwater environments and swims close to the bottom (benthopelagic). It prefers subtropical temperatures.
| Water Temperature: | Unknown |
| Water pH: | Unknown |
| Water Hardness: | Unknown |
Buenos Aires Tetra Physical Characteristics
Size: 5.2 inches (13.2 centimeters)
Buenos Aires tetra grows up to 5.2 inches (13.2 centimeters) long.
Buenos Aires Tetra Reproduction
Buenos Aires tetra is oviparous, which means it reproduces by laying eggs.
This fish spawns among plants when kept in aquariums. The eggs usually hatch within 20 to 24 hours.
Buenos Aires Tetra Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Genus: | Hyphessobrycon |
| Scientific Name: | Hyphessobrycon anisitsi |
| Also Known As: | Buenos Aires Tetra |
| Conservation Status: | Unknown |