The Cochu's Blue Tetra is a lively schooling fish known for its shimmering blue-silver colouration and energetic behaviour. It is more active than many other tetras and can occasionally nip fins if not kept in a sufficiently large school. Best suited to active community aquariums, it reaches about 2–2.5 inches (5–6 cm) in length.
| Fish Info | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boehlkea fredcochui |
| Experience Level | Beginner Friendly |
| Tank Size Need | Medium (20-50 Gal) |
| Adult Size | 5cm |
| pH Range | 6.0 - 7.2 |
| Swimming Zone | Middle Dweller |
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Water Hardness | 8 - 20 dGH |
| Type of Diet | Omnivorous |
| Group Behavior | Loose Schooling |
| Temperature Range | Standard Tropical (72°F - 78°F) |
Cochu's Blue Tetra (Boehlkea fredcochui)
The Cochu's Blue Tetra is a lively schooling fish known for its shimmering blue-silver colouration and energetic behaviour. It is more active than many other tetras and can occasionally nip fins if not kept in a sufficiently large school. Best suited to active community aquariums, it reaches about 2–2.5 inches (5–6 cm) in length.
| Fish Info | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boehlkea fredcochui |
| Experience Level | Beginner Friendly |
| Tank Size Need | Medium (20-50 Gal) |
| Adult Size | 5cm |
| pH Range | 6.0 - 7.2 |
| Swimming Zone | Middle Dweller |
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Water Hardness | 8 - 20 dGH |
| Type of Diet | Omnivorous |
| Group Behavior | Loose Schooling |
| Temperature Range | Standard Tropical (72°F - 78°F) |
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