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
  

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