Cochu’s Blue Tetra (2.5cm)
£2.60
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Cochu’s blue tetra (Boehlkea fredcochui) is a small, active freshwater fish in the characin family, native to the Amazon Basin in South America.
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Description
Overview & Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Boehlkea fredcochui.
- Origin: Amazon Basin (rivers and streams in Brazil, Colombia, including the Rio Itaya, Rio Nanay, and Rio Picuroyacu.
Physical Characteristics
- Size: Grows to about 4 to 5.5 cm (roughly 1.6 to 2 inches) in length.
- Appearance: Features a transparent-to-silvery streamlined body with an intense iridescent blue glow, a gray-blue back, and clear fins.
- Sexual Dimorphism: Males are typically slimmer and more intensely coloured with blue and pink hues, while females are deeper-bodied and less vibrant.
Aquarium Care & Behaviour
- Tank Size: Minimum of 60 to 90 cm tank length (roughly 20 to 30 gallons) to accommodate their active swimming.
- Environment: Thrives in heavily planted tanks with dark substrate and dim lighting, which help highlight their metallic blue colouration.
- Diet: Omnivorous; readily accepts flakes, micro-pellets, and frozen or live foods like brine shrimp.
- Lifespan: Typically around 2 to 3 years in captivity.
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