Glass Bloodfin Tetra

✨ Glass Bloodfin Tetra (Prionobrama filigera)

Add elegance and movement to your aquarium with the beautiful Glass Bloodfin Tetra. This striking tropical fish is known for its semi-transparent silver body and vibrant red fins, creating a stunning contrast in planted and community aquariums.

Active and peaceful, Glass Bloodfin Tetras are excellent schooling fish that bring life and movement to mid-water areas of the tank.

🌿 Why Choose Glass Bloodfin Tetra?

✨ Unique semi-transparent “glass” body

🔴 Bright red fins for striking contrast

🐠 Active schooling community fish

🌱 Ideal for planted aquariums

⭐ Hardy and beginner-friendly species

When kept in groups, they form an attractive shoal that adds constant movement to the aquarium.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Prionobrama filigera

📛 Common Name: Glass Bloodfin Tetra

🏠 Tank Size: 60L+ recommended

🌡️ Temperature: 22–28°C

⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5

🧘 Temperament: Peaceful

🍽️ Diet: Flakes, micro pellets, frozen & live foods

👥 Group Size: 6–8+ recommended

Glass Bloodfin Tetras thrive in well-planted aquariums with open swimming space and stable water parameters.

🐠 Compatibility

Ideal for peaceful community tanks with other tetras, rasboras, dwarf gouramis and small bottom-dwelling fish. Suitable for planted aquascapes and natural-style aquariums.

Important Notes

For best behaviour and colour, keep Glass Bloodfin Tetras in groups. A mature aquarium with stable water conditions will help them thrive and display natural schooling behaviour.

The Glass Bloodfin Tetra is a fantastic choice for UK fishkeepers looking for a peaceful schooling fish that adds both movement and contrast to tropical aquariums.