Red Fin Dwarf Tetra
Red Fin Dwarf Tetra
Red Fin Dwarf Tetra (Hyphessobrycon piabinhas) is a small and vivid Hyphessobrycon with vivid red fins on a compact body — the red fin coloration is most intense in well-conditioned males. From the northeastern Atlantic drainages of Brazil.
Feeding & Care Tip: Sera Vipan Tropical Flakes and Hikari Micro Pellets make excellent daily staples. Supplement 2–3× per week with Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Bloodworms, Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Baby Brine Shrimp, or Hikari Vibra Bites. Feed small amounts 2–3 times daily.
Native to coastal Atlantic drainages of northeastern Brazil — soft to moderately soft water.
Keep in groups of at least 8. Red fin coloration most vivid in soft water. Peaceful community tetra.
A cleanly colored small tetra with vivid red fins.
Care & Ideal Parameters
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Temperament | Peaceful — schooling community |
| Typical Adult Size | 2.0 inches (5 cm) |
| Min. Group Size | 8 minimum |
| Ideal Temp | 73–82°F (23–28°C) |
| Ideal pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Ideal GH | 3–12 dGH |
| Ideal KH | 1–6 dKH |
| Staple Food | Sera Vipan Tropical Flakes; Hikari Micro Pellets |
| Treat / Supplement | Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Bloodworms; Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Baby Brine Shrimp; Hikari Vibra Bites |
| Origin | Northeastern Atlantic drainages, Brazil |
| Notes | Piabinhas. Vivid red fins. Northeastern Brazil coastal drainages. |
