Can Buenos Aires Tetra Live With Electric Blue Acara?
Yes, Buenos Aires Tetras and Electric Blue Acaras do well together because both species tolerate similar water conditions and occupy different swimming zones.
Why
- Buenos Aires Tetras grow to 2.5-3 inches, which is large enough to avoid being seen as prey by a 5-6 inch acara.
- Buenos Aires Tetras are fast swimmers that stay in the upper-to-mid water column, while Electric Blue Acaras patrol the mid-level.
- Both species share a wide temperature overlap of 72-82F and pH range of 6.0-7.5, the largest overlap in this batch.
- Buenos Aires Tetras are schooling fish and should be kept in groups of 6 or more, which provides safety in numbers.
What could go wrong
Buenos Aires Tetras are known to nip at long-finned fish, which can stress an Electric Blue Acara if the tank is too small or the school is too small.
Gear for a shared tank
Sized for the 30 gallon minimum this pairing needs. Affiliate links — we earn a small commission if you buy through them.
AquaClear 70 Power Filter
Oversized filtration is what lets you stock two species together without water quality crashing. Rated for a tank slightly larger than the 30 gallon minimum.
Eheim Jager 200W Thermostat Heater
Holds a steady temperature inside the 72-82°F window both species need.
API Freshwater Master Test Kit
Keep ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate in check. Two-species tanks have more bioload and less margin for error than single-species setups.
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