Tetra Fish / Nano Fish ~ Ruby Tetra (Axelrodia Riesei) 血钻露比灯

The Ruby Tetra is an exceptionally small and colorful tetra that is similar to many microrasboras and is an excellent candidate for the planted or nano aquarium!

The Ruby Tetra (Axelrodia riesei) is an very small tetra that has recently become more popular among aquarists due to its elegant appearance, peaceful disposition, and very small size. While it is a tetra, it shares many similarities with the popular microrasboras in the aquarium hobbies. This shoaling fish can be the highlight in many peaceful community aquariums and it is a particular standout in the planted aquarium.

What We Like About This Fish:

• Beautiful coloration and very small size
• Peaceful disposition with fish and peaceful invertebrates
• Very active and noticeable fish in any aquarium
• Ideal for nano and planted aquariums

RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:

• Temperature: 20° - 28° C
• pH: 5.0-7.0, slightly acidic water is preferred
• KH: 3 - 12 dKH
• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

CARE INFORMATION:

• Diet: Micropredator. Will easily accept high quality dry and frozen foods of appropriate size.
• Social Behavior: Peaceful, schooling/shoaling.
• Origin: Upper Rio Meta System, Colombia, South America
• Average Adult Size: .6 - .8 inches (1.5-2 cm)
• Average Purchase Size: .6 inches (1.5 cm)