Blue King Neon Tetra Cochu’s Blue Tetra (Boehlkea fredcochui), also known as the Blue King Tetra, is an excellent choice for many medium to large community aquariums, especially planted aquariums. It is one of the few freshwater aquarium fish that has bright blue coloration. In the case of Cochu’s Blue Tetra, most blue coloration is on the back half of an otherwise nearly transparent body. There is also often pink coloration at the base of the tail. Males are usually more vividly marked than females. While not a picky eater, Cochu’s Blue Tetra will thrive and remain very colorful on a varied diet of meaty foods. High-quality flake food, pellets, and frozen or freeze-dried tubifex and bloodworms will all be readily accepted. Species – Boehlkea fredcochui Common Name – Blue Neon Tetra, Cochus Blue Tetra Origin – Brazil, Columbia, and Peru in South America Diet – Omnivore PH Range – Alkaline 6.5 – 7 Temperature – Tropical 26-28°c Breed Type – egg scatterer Maximum Size – approximately 5cm Sex – Un-sexed