Fish Species

Blue Tetra

Blue Tetra - Description

The Blue Tetra is also known as Cochu's Blue Tetra. It is a very active freshwater tropical fish and requires a large tank with plenty of planting.

The Blue Tetra can be a 'fin nipper' if kept in cramp conditions or with long fin fish, Angel Fish for example.

Popular Name: Blue Tetra
Species: Knodus borki

Profile of the Blue Tetra

 This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Blue Tetra species.

  • Size: Up to 5cm

  • Fish Tank conditions: PH 6.0 to 7.5. Temp 22 to 27 Degrees

  • Diet / Feeding: Frozen Brine Shrimp, Frozen Bloodworms

  • Temperament: Active Fish, Keep at least six together

  • Habitat: Amazon River Basin

  • Behaviour: Usually peaceful, but can be a 'fin nipper'

  • Range: Amazon River, South America

Scientific Classification of the Blue Tetra

 Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.

  • Species: Knodus borki

  • Popular Name: Blue Tetra - Cochu's Blue Tetra

  • Kingdom: Animalia

  • Phylum: Chordata

  • Class: Actinopterygii

  • Order: Characiformes

  • Family:Characidae

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Facts about Fish Species - Blue Tetra

The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes varies enormously - you really need excellent quality pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process.

A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics, color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and distribution are used during a species identification process.

 

The species detailed on this website are Tropical, Saltwater, Aquarium , Marine , Pet , Pond, Clown, Koi, Beta (Betta), Gold Fish (Goldfish), Star, Angel, Puffer, Discus, Piranha, Rainbow, Parrot, Crustaceans, Sea Anemones and Coral..

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