African Aleste Longfin Tetra (Brycinus longipinnis) Bichir Tank mates must be too

Tank mates must be too large to be considered prey

The Red Texas Cichlid is a bold

Very interactive and responsive to their environment

aggressive aesthetic that stands out in any large marine system

and the species has been referred to as an "ugly duckling in reverse"

African Aleste Longfin Tetra (Brycinus longipinnis) Bichir Tank mates must be tooThe African aleste longfin tetra, or Brycinus longipinnis, is a stunning freshwater fish found in rivers and lakes of Central Africa. They are characterized as fish with silver to golden streamlined bodies, with long, flowing, almost translucent fins. As a peaceful and extremely social schooling fish, these tetras thrive in groups of at least 6 8 individuals which promote their natural behaviors. They grow to be about 3 4" long, and can live up to 8