Veilfin Tetra Care Guide
Hyphessobrycon elachys
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Bioload Score
2000
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 4.0 cm / 1.6"
- Temperature
- 22–27°C (72–80°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 60L (16 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous; enjoys a diet of flake foods, brine shrimp, and daphnia.
Community Compatibility
Well-suited to community tanks with other small, non-aggressive fish.
Good to Know
The Veilfin Tetra is celebrated for its delicate finnage and graceful swimming behavior.
Gender Differences
Males have more elongated fins.
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