Tetra Azul de Cochu
(Boehlkea fredcochui)

Description

Cochu’s Blue Tetra: A Shimmering Gem for Your Aquarium

Add a splash of vibrant, active blue to your freshwater setup with the stunning Cochu’s Blue Tetra. This engaging species is sure to captivate with its shimmering hues and energetic schooling behavior.

Overview

The Cochu’s Blue Tetra (*Boehlkea fredcochui*) boasts a striking metallic blue body, often accented with a prominent blue lateral stripe and subtle pink at the caudal fin base. These lively fish are constant swimmers, best observed in a harmonious school of six or more. Their active nature and shimmering appearance make them a captivating addition, bringing a dynamic beauty to your mid-level water column.

Care Level

Considered easy to moderate, Cochu’s Blue Tetras are generally peaceful but can exhibit fin-nipping if kept in insufficient numbers or a too-small tank. They thrive in a group of at least six, ideally more, which helps curb potential aggression. Pair them with other similarly active, peaceful community fish, avoiding very slow-moving or long-finned species.

Tank Essentials

For a small school, a minimum 60L aquarium is recommended, though larger tanks (113L+) are highly preferred to accommodate their energetic swimming and reduce stress. Maintain stable water parameters with a pH between 6.0-7.5 and temperatures of 22-28°C. Provide open swimming areas along with dense planted regions and dark substrate for optimal comfort and coloration.

Diet

Cochu’s Blue Tetras are omnivorous, requiring a varied diet for peak health and coloration. Offer high-quality flake or small pellet foods as a staple, supplemented with frozen or live options such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Cochu’s Blue Tetra online from Corais de Vidro, you receive healthy aquarium fish carefully acclimated and humanely shipped. Our commitment to ethical sourcing and responsible fishkeeping ensures your new aquatic companions arrive vibrant and ready to thrive in your care.

• Scientific Name: *Boehlkea fredcochui*
• Common Name / Variant: Cochu’s Blue Tetra
• Maximum Size: 5 cm
• Origin: Amazon Basin (Peru)
• pH Range: 6.0–7.5
• Temperature: 22–28°C
• Lifespan: 3–5 years
• Swimming Zone: Mid

Add these dazzling Cochu’s Blue Tetras to your community aquarium today!