Characins

Characins, also known as characids, belong to the family Characidae and are a diverse group of freshwater fish commonly found in South America and Africa. Many species within this group are popular in the aquarium hobby due to their vibrant colors and relatively easy care. Some of the well-known characins that can live in aquariums include: Neon Tetras (Paracheirodon innesi), Cardinal Tetras (Paracheirodon axelrodi), Black Skirt Tetras (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi), Rummy-Nose Tetras (Hemigrammus rhodostomus), Lemon Tetras (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis), Emperor Tetras (Nematobrycon palmeri), Serpae Tetras (Hyphessobrycon eques), Buenos Aires Tetras (Hyphessobrycon anisitsi), Bleeding Heart Tetras (Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma), Diamond Tetras (Moenkhausia pittieri).

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