| Family: | Characidae |
| Species: |
Boehlkea fredcochui |
| Common Name: |
Blue Tetra, Cochus Blue Tetra. |
| Size: | Up to 1.6 in (4.0 cm) |
| Habitat: | South America: Amazon River basin. |
| Min Tank Size: | 30 gallon. |
| Diet: | Omnivorous: will accept Flakes, Frozen and live foods. Supplement with some plant based food. |
| Behavior: | Peaceful, active always out front. May nip slower fish with long fins. |
| Water: | 71 -79°F (22– 26°C) Soft to medium hard, dh range 5-12, pH : 6.0 – 8.0 |
| Care: | Easy, should be kept in schools of 6 or more. |
| Communities: | Excellent. |
| Suitability: | Good. |
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