Crystal Red Tetra (Hyphessobrycon haraldschultzi)
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Crystal Red Tetra
Crystal Red Tetra
Hyphessobrycon haraldschultzi
76 Litres (20 US G.)
2.5-3.6cm (1-1.4 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.0
22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)
5-12 °d
2:3 M:F
3-8 years
Family
Characidae
Contents
Additional names
- Crystal Red Tetra
Additional scientific names
- Hemigrammus haraldschultzi
Sexing[edit]
- Mature females will have a fuller thicker body than males.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A peaceful shoaling fish, keep in groups of 6 or more. Does well with other peaceful community fish, do not keep with aggressive or predatory fish, nor with any slow swimming fish with long fins as they may be fin nipped.
Diet[edit]
- Will take most foods including flake, pellet and live/frozen foods.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Appreciate a mature spacious tank with both dense planting and open swimming space.
Behaviour[edit]
- A peaceful mid-swimming shoaling fish.
Identification[edit]
- This Tetra looks like a cross between a Serpae Tetra and X-Ray Tetra, the body is red-orange in colour with a dark spot behind the gill plate. The dorsal fin has a large dark spot with the tip and base white. The anal and pectoral fins are edged in white.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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