The Buenos Aires Tetras are very hardy, long lived, and prolific breeders. They are peaceful fish and will do very well in a community tank, but they do have a big appetite. They must be kept well fed because if they get hungry, they will nip the fins on any of their long-finned tankmates!

For many years they were one of the most popular fish in the aquarium hobby. The Buenos Aires Tetra however, will eat live plants. With so many people today growing plants in their aquariums, they have fallen a bit out of favor. If you are keeping an aquarium with artificial plants they make a wonderful addition to a community tank.