Buenos Aires tetra [SEP] parent taxon
Buenos Aires tetra
The Buenos Aires tetra ("Hyphessobrycon anisitsi") is a tropical fish from South America. It was first observed in the wild in 1907, by Carl H. Eigenmann.
History.
An aquarium subject for over 60 years, the Buenos Aires tetra is a well loved aquarium fish, often admired for its flashy red color.
Geographic origins.
The Buenos Aires tetra originates from its namesake, South America. They are found in South America in the La Plata region of Argentina, Paraguay
very tip. Its most distinguishing characteristic is the caudal peduncle, or the connecting area between the tail and the rest of the body, which features a bold, black 'cross' shape.
Behavior.
The Buenos Aires tetra are very durable, and do not have any special needs or requirements. A maintained freshwater tank and food is all that they really need. However, they are hearty feeders that must be well-fed or they may begin to nip at their long-finned tank-mates. Keeping