The Glass Bloodfin is a striking tetra species that earns its name from its translucent body and bright, reddish-orange fins that appear almost glowing. This peaceful species is highly active and thrives in schools, where it adds motion and excitement to the tank. Their translucent nature makes them a great choice for planted or aquascaped aquariums, where they can be admired for their unique look. The Glass Bloodfin is hardy, adaptable, and easy to care for, making it a good choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists. They are peaceful and do well with other non-aggressive species.
Need to Know:
Recommended For: Community tanks, aquascaped aquariums
Minimum Tank Size: 40 litres
Temperature Range: 22–28°C
pH Range: 6.0–7.5
Recommended School Size: 6 or more
Compatibility: Peaceful; great with other small, non-aggressive species
Max Size: 5–6 cm
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All fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.
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If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.
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