Long-Fin Red Minor tetra Care Guide
Megalamphodus eques
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Bioload Score
600
Semi-AggressiveEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 4.0 cm / 1.6"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 37L (10 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
Other active, semi-aggressive fish like Barbs, Rainbowfish, and peaceful cichlids. Avoid keeping them with slow-moving or long-finned species, as they may nip at their fins.
Good to Know
Long-Fin Red Minor Tetra stand out in community tanks because their extended fins make even slow swimming look dramatic and easy to notice.
Gender Differences
Males are usually smaller and slimmer than females. Females may have a more rounded belly when gravid.
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