Hyphessobrycon sweglesi

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Red Phantom Tetra
Red Phantom Tetra
Species	Hyphessobrycon sweglesi
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L)
Size	1.26 in 2-3.2 cm (0.8-1.3")
pH	5.5 - 7.5
Temp.	293.15 K 68 °F 527.67 °R 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R20 -23 °C (68-73.4°F)
Water Hardness	15-20
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	5-12 years

Contents 1 Alternative names 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

[edit] Alternative names

Red Phantom Tetra

[edit] Sexing

Males are more brightly coloured with slightly more elongated and elaborate fins.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A peaceful fish, keep in groups of 6 or more. Do not keep with long-finned fish as they may nip.

[edit] Diet

Omnivorous, will take pellets and flake as well as live and frozen food.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

This fish prefers a spacious tank with open swimming place and room to shoal. Some hiding places in plants would be appreciated.

[edit] Behaviour

A peaceful shoaling fish.

[edit] Identification

A pretty fish that looks similar in colour and shape to the Serpae Tetra but the body is slightly more elongated.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase