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Red Phantom Tetra 3cm

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Size and Lifespan This tetra grows to 4–5 cm, perfect for medium tanks. Additionally, with proper care, it lives up to 5 years. Therefore, stable water conditions ensure longevity. So, regular maintenance keeps your fish vibrant and healthy. Ideal Tank Setup Create a spacious, planted environment for this schooling fish. Furthermore, mimic its natural habitat for optimal health. Thus, a well-designed tank enhances its vivid colors. To replicate its natural habitat: Tank Size: Minimum 60 liters for a school. Substrate: Use fine gravel or sand. Decor: Add Anubias or Java Fern for cover. Filtration: Install a filter with gentle flow. Lighting: Opt for subdued lighting. Compatible Tank Mates These tetras thrive with small, peaceful fish. However, avoid aggressive or large species to prevent stress. Thus, choose companions that match their calm nature. Suitable tank mates include: Rasboras Corydoras Catfish Dwarf Gouramis Neon Tetras Diet and Feeding Feed a varied diet to maintain their vibrant hues. Moreover, high-quality flakes or pellets serve as staples. Additionally, offer live or frozen foods like brine shrimp or daphnia. Occasionally, include spirulina flakes for balance. Thus, consistent feeding enhances their red glow. Breeding and Behaviour of Red Phantom Tetra These tetras school in groups of 6–8, reducing stress. Furthermore, males...

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Red Phantom Tetra 3cm

Red Phantom Tetra 3cm$8.95

Red Phantom Tetra 3cm

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Size and Lifespan

This tetra grows to 4–5 cm, perfect for medium tanks. Additionally, with proper care, it lives up to 5 years. Therefore, stable water conditions ensure longevity. So, regular maintenance keeps your fish vibrant and healthy.

Ideal Tank Setup

Create a spacious, planted environment for this schooling fish. Furthermore, mimic its natural habitat for optimal health. Thus, a well-designed tank enhances its vivid colors. To replicate its natural habitat:

  • Tank Size: Minimum 60 liters for a school.
  • Substrate: Use fine gravel or sand.
  • Decor: Add Anubias or Java Fern for cover.
  • Filtration: Install a filter with gentle flow.
  • Lighting: Opt for subdued lighting.

Compatible Tank Mates

These tetras thrive with small, peaceful fish. However, avoid aggressive or large species to prevent stress. Thus, choose companions that match their calm nature. Suitable tank mates include:

  • Rasboras
  • Corydoras Catfish
  • Dwarf Gouramis
  • Neon Tetras

Diet and Feeding

Feed a varied diet to maintain their vibrant hues. Moreover, high-quality flakes or pellets serve as staples. Additionally, offer live or frozen foods like brine shrimp or daphnia. Occasionally, include spirulina flakes for balance. Thus, consistent feeding enhances their red glow.

Breeding and Behaviour of Red Phantom Tetra

These tetras school in groups of 6–8, reducing stress. Furthermore, males display brighter colors during breeding. Consequently, a separate tank with soft water encourages spawning. Thus, their active, peaceful swimming adds charm to your aquarium.

Species Overview

  • Species: Hyphessobrycon sweglesi
  • Common Name: Red Phantom Tetra
  • Origin: Colombia and Venezuela
  • Diet: Omnivore
  • PH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
  • Temperature: 23°C – 27°C
  • Max Size: Approximately 4–5 cm
  • Sex: Males have more vivid colours and elongated fins (sold Un-Sexed)

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