Sailfin Tetra (Crenuchus spilurus)

Remarks: Sailfin Tetras (Crenuchus spilurus) are robust tetras with an interesting behavior. Rather than school or shoal, males will guard territories such as small caves or overhanging leaves. Males have long, round, spotted fins with extravagant colors, which are used to display dominance and attract mates.  Scientific Name: Crenuchus spilurus Common Name: Sailfin Tetra Max Size: 3" pH: 5.0-8.0 Hardness: Soft Temperature: 70-82° Aggressiveness: Peaceful Region of Origin: South America Captive Bred or Wild: Wild Diet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foods Compatibility: Similarly sized schooling fish, dwarf cichlids, Corydoras, livebearers, rainbowfish, Loricariids Tank Mate Options: Skunk Cory  Red Arc Pencilfish Apistogramma cacatuoides *****Please review our Shipping and Handling FAQ prior to placing your order. It contains important information about order fulfillment time, shipping speed, and other pertinent details.*****