🐟 Alestopetersius brichardi Violet

The Alestopetersius brichardi Violet is a stunning and vibrant African tetra known for its striking violet hues and lively behavior. Native to the Congo Basin, this small schooling fish adds beautiful color and dynamic movement to community tanks.

🌊 Tank Setup

• 🏠 Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons, ideally with plants and open swimming areas.
• 🌿 Provide plenty of hiding spots using plants and driftwood.

🍽️ Diet

• 🍽️ Omnivore — accepts high-quality flakes, pellets, frozen, and live foods.

⚖️ Temperament

• 🐠 Peaceful schooling fish — best kept in groups of 6 or more for natural behavior.

🧠 Behavior & Care

• 🧪 Water temperature: 73–82°F (23–28°C), pH 6.0–7.5.
• 📏 Grows up to about 2 inches (5 cm) in length.
• 🌟 Active swimmers and great for peaceful community tanks.

📋 At a glance

💡 The Violet Alestopetersius brichardi is a beautiful, easy-to-care-for tetra perfect for adding vivid color and lively schooling activity to your freshwater community aquarium.