White Fin Tetra

White Fin Tetra also known as the Bentosi White Fin Tetra. A Brazilian fish from the Amazon Basin is the kind of fish that every aquarium enthusiast wants in their tank.

Even though the Bentosi white fin tetra resembles the rosy tetra, its beauty surpasses all others!

The Bentosi white fin tetra is a member of the Characidae family of fish. It goes by a number of different names on the market, including White Tip Tetra, White Fin Ornate, Bentos Tetra, and even Ornate Tetra.

These fish have an omnivorous appetite and are semi-hardy. The Amazon River in South America is where these fish came from. As a result, they adore the aquarium’s plants.

I. Size

• Average Adult Size: 0.7 inches
• Maximum Adult Size: 1.8cm (0.7″ )
• Swimming Level: middle and top of the tank

II. You would love the fish because…>

The White Fin Ornate Tetra is derived from slow-moving creeks that originate in South America from the Amazon River. The Amazon River’s tributaries typically have a lot of vegetation. These fish primarily consume small invertebrates in areas that are shaded by the forest canopy.

The Rosy Tetra, a close relative, is very similar to it in color and appearance, with only very minor differences. Although the White Fin Ornate Tetra frequently appears to be more transparent, the bodies of both fish are pink to deep salmon. Fins of both species also have dark red markings. The Rosy Tetra does not have a faint grayish “shoulder patch” like the White Fin Ornate Tetra does.

The coloration of these two tetras’ fins typically distinguishes them from one another. The term “white tip” refers to the white markings on the dorsal and pelvic fin extensions of the White Fin Ornate Tetra. The Rosy Tetra has a black “flag” on its dorsal fin extension and sometimes white-tipped fins, but this is not always the case. Obviously, the black “flag” marking will also be present on the dorsal fin of the occasional Ornate Tetra.

The White Fin Ornate Tetra should be fed a varied diet because they are omnivores. They need a lot of vitamins, so good flake foods should make up 60-80 percent of their diet. They enjoy following live foods and may occasionally eat algae or plants. These tetras eat multiple times per day, but they only consume what they can eat in three minutes or less at each feeding.

The aquarium’s sides and back should be heavily planted, and the front should have plenty of open water for swimming. The best kind of substrate to use is river sand. Additionally, floating plants and woodwork will make them feel at ease.

III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

• Recommended: at least 6
• Recommended Male/Female – groups of 5 or 6 with an alpha male
• Overall hostility: Peaceful
• Hostility towards own species: Peaceful
• Hostility towards other Species: Peaceful

IV. Species compatibility

• Other rasboras
• Small tetras
• Sparkling and chocolate gouramis
• Celestial danios
• Pentazona barbs
• Guppies
• Platies

V. How to feed this species?

thrives on a carnivorous diet of Tubifex or bloodworms cut into bite-sized pieces, and it readily accepts the majority of high-quality dried fish food, such as pellets and flakes. will also like freeze-dried Artemia and microworms.

Recommended food

• Hikari Fish Food Micro Pellet
• TetraMin Tropical Granules – Premium Choice

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