Red Phantom Tetra (Hyphessobrycon sweglesi)

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Red Phantom Tetra

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Red Phantom Tetra

Hyphessobrycon sweglesi

57 Litres (15 US G.)

2-3.3cm (0.8-1.3 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

5.5 - 7.5

20 -23 °C (68-73.4°F)

15-20 °d

1:2 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

5-12 years

Family

Characidae



Additional names

Red Phantom Tetra

Additional scientific names

Megalamphodus sweglesi, Magalamphodus sweglesi


Origin

South America: Orinoco River basin.


Sexing

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


Tank compatibility

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


Diet

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


Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics

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


Behaviour

A peaceful shoaling fish.


Identification

A pretty fish that looks similar in colour and shape to the Serpae Tetra but the body is slightly more elongated and the black mark on their flanks is more rounded.

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