How difficult is it to keep Glass bloodfin?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the ideal temperature for Glass bloodfin?

The ideal temperature for Glass bloodfin is 23〜27℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

How large does Glass bloodfin get?

Glass bloodfin typically reaches Up to 6 cm TL (FishBase) as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Glass bloodfin?

Glass bloodfin feeds on: Omnivore (prepared foods, small frozen and live foods). Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Glass bloodfin?

The price of Glass bloodfin varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Glass bloodfin

Beginner

Prionobrama filigera

A transparent-bodied characin from South American rivers, slender with a red caudal fin. It swims actively near the surface and looks best in a group. A different genus from the bloodfin tetra.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

23〜27℃

Lifespan

Few reliable data

Size

Up to 6 cm TL (FishBase)

Diet

Omnivore (prepared foods, small frozen and live foods)

About

The glass bloodfin, Prionobrama filigera, is a small characid recorded from the Amazon drainage in Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil (FishBase, Seriously Fish). It reaches 6 cm TL. Its slender, transparent body contrasts with a red caudal fin. The upturned mouth suggests it feeds mainly on small invertebrates at the surface. It differs from the similarly named bloodfin tetra (Aphyocharax anisitsi), a different genus, by its more elongate, transparent body; the only other species in its genus, P. paraguayensis, lacks red in the tail. Adaptable, it tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline and soft to hard water. Peaceful, it mixes well with other small characins, Corydoras and Apistogramma. Mature males show a dark stripe on the anal fin. It is a common schooling characin in Japanese aquarium shops.

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Size of the Glass bloodfin

The Glass bloodfin grows to Up to 6 cm TL (FishBase).

Temperature & humidity for the Glass bloodfin

The ideal temperature for the Glass bloodfin is 23〜27℃.

Basic Info

Origin

South America (Amazon drainage in Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil)

Lifespan

Few reliable data

Size

Up to 6 cm TL (FishBase)

Temperature

23〜27℃

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Prionobrama filigera (Cope, 1870)

Synonyms: Aphyocharax analialbis Nodc, 1996, Aphyocharax analis Nichols, 1915, Aphyocharax filigerus Cope, 1870, Bleptonema amazonae Eigenmann, 1914, Prionobrama amazonae (Eigenmann, 1914), Prionobrama madeirae Fowler, 1913

Authority databases: GBIF · GBIF · FishBase

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern

Not listed in the CITES Appendices (checked on Species+). Not designated under Japan's Invasive Alien Species Act, nor on the Ministry of the Environment's list of invasive alien species. Never release aquarium fish into the wild.

Sources: Species+ (CITES) / FishBase

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.