Blueberry Tetra Care Guide
Hyphessobrycon wadai
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Bioload Score
1400
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 5.0 cm / 2.0"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–78°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 75L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including flake foods, small pellets, and live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.
Community Compatibility
Suitable for community tanks with other small, peaceful fish. Their calm nature makes them ideal tank mates for similarly sized tetras, rasboras, and dwarf cichlids.
Good to Know
The Blueberry Tetra is named for its striking blue iridescence that can appear under certain lighting conditions.
Gender Differences
Males are typically more slender and may display more intense coloration than females, especially during spawning.
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