Red Phantom Tetra (Hyphessobrycon sweglesi)
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Red Phantom Tetra
Red Phantom Tetra
Hyphessobrycon sweglesi
57 Litres (15 US G.)
2-3.3cm (0.8-1.3 ")
Freshwater
5.5 - 7.5
20 -23 °C (68-73.4°F)
15-20 °d
1:2 M:F
5-12 years
Family
Characidae
Contents
Additional names
- Red Phantom Tetra
Additional scientific names
- Megalamphodus sweglesi, Magalamphodus sweglesi
Origin[edit]
- South America: Orinoco River basin.
Sexing[edit]
- Males are more brightly coloured with slightly more elongated and elaborate fins.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A peaceful fish, keep in groups of 6 or more. Do not keep with long-finned fish as these fish may nip.
Diet[edit]
- Omnivorous, will take pellets and flake as well as live and frozen food.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- This fish prefers a spacious tank with open swimming place and room to shoal. Some hiding places in plants would be appreciated.
Behaviour[edit]
- A peaceful shoaling fish.
Identification[edit]
- 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.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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