Boulenger's Featherfin Tetra - (Bryconaethiops boulengeri)

🐟 Boulenger's Featherfin Tetra – (Bryconaethiops boulengeri)

The Boulenger's Featherfin Tetra is a small, elegant freshwater fish native to West Africa. Known for its delicate, feather-like fin extensions and subtle coloration, this tetra is prized by hobbyists for its peaceful temperament and schooling behavior. It thrives in well-planted tanks with soft, acidic water and stable conditions.

🌊 Habitat & Care

• Origin: Rivers and streams of West Africa.
• Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons.
• Water Conditions: Prefers soft, acidic to neutral water with a pH of 6.0–7.0 and temperature between 74–79°F (23–26°C).
• Tank Setup: Well-planted tank with open swimming areas and subdued lighting.

🍽️ Diet

• Omnivorous — accepts high-quality flake foods, micro pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods such as daphnia and brine shrimp.

⚖️ Temperament

• Peaceful and schooling.
• Best kept in groups of six or more.

🧠 Behavior & Special Considerations

• Size: Up to 1.5 inches (4 cm).
• Active and social; exhibits graceful swimming.
• Requires clean water and regular maintenance.

📋 At a Glance

💡 The Boulenger's Featherfin Tetra is a delicate and graceful species, ideal for peaceful community tanks with soft water conditions.