Cochu’s Blue Tetra Care Guide
Boehlkea fredcochui
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Bioload Score
1340
- Max Size
- 5.5 cm / 2.2"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 5.5 – 7.0
- Min Tank Size
- 76L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An opportunistic omnivore that in the wild feeds on small invertebrates, insect larvae, and plant matter, and in aquaria readily accepts quality flake food, micro-pellets, and small frozen or live foods such as daphnia and brine shrimp.
Community Compatibility
Suitable for an active community tank with other similarly sized, peaceful to mildly boisterous fish that can tolerate its energetic, occasionally nippy behavior.
Good to Know
The Cochu’s Blue Tetra, *Boehlkea fredcochui*, is a small, shimmering blue schooling fish that can be a bit nippy, so it’s best kept in larger groups to spread out any fin-biting.
Gender Differences
Males are slimmer and display more intense, vivid blue coloration, while females are fuller-bodied with comparatively subdued hues.
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