Buenos Aires Tetra

Buenos Aires Tetra

Hyphessobrycon anisitsi
⚠ Use Caution
Pentazona Barb

Pentazona Barb

Desmopuntius pentazona

Can Buenos Aires Tetra Live With Pentazona Barb?

Buenos Aires Tetra and Pentazona Barb CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 73–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.0.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (3" and 2").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Buenos Aires Tetra (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Pentazona Barb (peaceful). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Buenos Aires Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.
  • Pentazona Barb is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 38 gallons

ParameterBuenos Aires TetraPentazona Barb
Temperature64–82°F73–82°F
pH6–85.5–7
Max Size3"2"
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank30 gal15 gal

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