Cochus Blue Tetra 4cm - (No Online Purchases)

Name: Cochu's Blue Tetra (Blue Tetra) - Pick Up In Store Only

Scientific Name:Boehlkea fredcochui

Description: A beautiful, active freshwater tetra featuring a shimmering silver-blue body with an iridescent blue stripe running along its sides. Its translucent fins and metallic colouring make it an attractive addition to community aquariums. Cochu's Blue Tetras are energetic schooling fish that display their best colours and natural behaviour when kept in groups.

Origin: South America – Amazon River basin, particularly Colombia and Brazil.

pH: Approximately 6.0–7.5

Temperature: Around 23–28°C

Adult Size: Approximately 4–5 cm

Lifespan: Approximately 3–5 years

Food: Omnivorous. Accepts high-quality tropical flakes, micro pellets, and small live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworms. A varied diet helps maintain healthy growth and vibrant colouration.

Compatibility: Generally peaceful but very active and occasionally prone to fin-nipping, particularly when kept in small groups. Best kept in schools of at least 8–10 individuals. Suitable tank mates include other active tetras, rasboras, danios, rainbowfish and Corydoras. Avoid slow-moving fish with long, flowing fins.

Habitat: Prefers a well-planted aquarium with open swimming areas, moderate water movement and good filtration. Driftwood, darker substrates and areas of subdued lighting help create a natural environment and enhance their beautiful blue colouration.