Blue Tetra (Knodus borki)

Remarks: Blue tetras (Knodus borki) are peaceful schooling fish from South America. They have silver bodies with a bluish-purple sheen over the latter half, with some purple-red coloration seeping into the unpaired fins. The edges of these fins are also white. These active fish should be kept in groups of 6 or more with similarly sized tetras, barbs, livebearers, and dwarf cichlids.

Scientific Name: Knodus borki

Common Name: Blue Tetra

Max Size: 2"

pH: 5.0-8.0

Hardness: Soft

Temperature: 70-82°

Aggressiveness: Peaceful

Region of Origin: South America

Captive Bred or Wild: Wild Caught

Diet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foods