Data sheet for the blue Peru tetra:
German name:
Blue Peru Tetra
Origin:
South America: Peru, Maranon River
Size:
5 cm
Aquarium
Length:
60 cm
Contents:
From 54 liters
Lighting:
Shady
Furnishings:
Plants and free swimming space
water values
Temperature:
22-26ºC
PH value:
5.5 – 7.5
Behave
Number:
10
Area:
center
propagation:
egglayer
Lining:
Dry food, does not eat plants
Behave:
Difficulty level:
advanced
Boehlkea Fredcochui – Blue Peru Tetra – Image 3 | © Fishtopia GmbH
Boehlkea Fredcochui – Blue Peru Tetra – Image 2 | © Fishtopia GmbH
Boehlkea Fredcochui – Blue Peru Tetra – Image 1 | © Fishtopia GmbH
General information about Blue Peru Tetras
Blue Peru tetras, Boehlkea fredcochui, are very good at jumping. The aquarium must be well covered because they can jump even through small openings.
They need very soft and acidic water. Suitable is z. B. a conductance between 100 and 150 uS and a pH between 5.5 and 6. A keen swimmer and current-loving schooling fish from the clear streams of the Amazon in Peru.
The socialization should only take place with small to medium-sized fish that do not feel bothered by the hectic nature of the Peru tetra. Mailed catfish, armored catfish and dwarf cichlids are suitable, for example. If the aquarium is too brightly lit, the magnificent colors of these fish do not come into their own. That’s why it’s worth using floating plants that dim the light a little. Well-filtered water and a strong current is important for your well-being.
Videos of the blue Perusalmer
Boehlkea fredcochui:
1 month old Boehlkea fredcochui:
3 months old Boehlkea fredcochui: