Blue Tetra and Similar Species
Boehlkea fredcochui
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Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
Key differences: Neon Tetras have a prominent iridescent blue stripe running along the upper body and a red stripe along the lower body, which Boehlkea fredcochui lacks. Boehlkea fredcochui has a more uniform blue body coloration.
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Key differences: Cardinal Tetras have a red stripe that extends the full length of the body, from the snout to the caudal peduncle, below the blue stripe. Boehlkea fredcochui lacks this extensive red coloration.
Green Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon simulans
Key differences: Green Neon Tetras have a thinner, less intense blue stripe and a very faint or absent red stripe. Their overall coloration is often more subdued than Boehlkea fredcochui, which has a more dominant blue.
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