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Name
Scientific name
Aphyocharax rathbuni
Described by
Authority Eigenmann, Year 1907
Family
Characidae
Common names
Green Fire Tetra, Rathbun's Bloodfin, Redflank Bloodfin, Rubinsalmler
Photograph credits
All 4 credited
Summary
The green fire tetra, or Rathbun's bloodfin, Aphyocharax rathbuni, is a characid endemic to the Paraguay, Paraná and Uruguay river drainage…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
45mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–26°C, pH 6.5–7.5
Hardness
2–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Arapey Grande, Confuso, Cuareim, Paraguay, Paraná, Uruguay
Writing
Etymology
Aphyocharax: from the Greek aphýē (Gr. ἀφύη), meaning 'small fry' (i.e., small fish) and chárax (Gr. χάραξ), a pointed stake of a palisade, referring to densel…
Distribution
Endemic to the Paraguay, Paraná and Uruguay river drainages in Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay.
Habitat
Streams, rivers and tributaries, particularly in areas shaded by floating or overhanging vegetation.
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base dimensions of 60 ∗ 30 cm is suitable for a small group.
Maintenance
A well planted aquarium with sandy substrate is recommended. This can be decorated with bogwood, roots and pebbles. Lighting requirements not critical. Moderat…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Not a fussy eater in captivity and will accept most aquarium foods. Live or frozen types should be offered regularly.
Behaviour and compatibility
Keep as a group of at least 6 individuals. Although suitable for a community aquarium, care should be taken to select robust, faster moving fish as tankmates a…
Sexual dimorphism
Females are fuller-bodied when in spawning condition.
Reproduction
Not difficult. Group-spawning egg-scatterers. The breeding tank should be around 24" x 12" x 12" and set up with pH of around 6.5 and very soft water. Little o…
Notes
This species is also known by the alternative vernacular name of 'green fire tetra'.
References
References
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