Hyphessobrycon bifasciatus

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Yellow Tetra
Yellow Tetra
Species Hyphessobrycon bifasciatus
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 56.781 liters
56,781.177 mL

15 US Gallons (56.8L)

Size 1.969 in

4-5 cm (1.6-2")

pH 5.8 - 8.0
Temp. 293.15 K
68 °F
527.67 °R

298.15 K
77 °F
536.67 °R
20 -25 °C (68-77°F)

Water Hardness

15-30

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

3-5 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Yellow Tetra

[edit] Sexing

Males have more vibrant colouration than females.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A peaceful community fish thats best kept in shoals of 6 or more. Keep with other peaceful community fish, best not kept with slow-moving long-finned fish.

[edit] Diet

Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as daphnia and brine shrimp.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Prefers a spacious tank with dense planting and hiding places as well as some open swimming space.

[edit] Behaviour

A peaceful mid-swimming active shoaling fish.

[edit] Identification

An attractive oval-shaped fish, similar to the Serpae Tetra in shape, with a pale iridescent yellow/silver body and vibrant yellow finnage.

[edit] Pictures

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