Yellow Phantom Tetra Care Guide
Hyphessobrycon roseus
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Bioload Score
1200
PeacefulEasy
- Max Size
- 4 cm / 1.6"
- Temperature
- 23–28°C (73–82°F)
- pH Range
- 5.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 60L (16 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivore that eats small insects, crustaceans, worms and plant matter, supplemented by suitably sized aquarium foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include other peaceful small tetras, rasboras, pencilfish, Corydoras, Otocinclus and small, non-aggressive dwarf shrimp.
Good to Know
The Yellow Phantom Tetra, Hyphessobrycon roseus, is a small South American characin whose warm yellow and rosy tones become most vivid when it is settled within a shoal.
Gender Differences
Males are generally slimmer and more intensely coloured, while females are fuller-bodied, especially when carrying eggs.
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