Fish Species
Black Phantom Tetra
Hyphessobrycon megalopterus
About
A peaceful tetra with smoky black markings and elegant fins. Males display to one another without serious harm when kept in a proper school with plants and open space.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Hyphessobrycon megalopterus
Origin Region
Paraguay and Guaporé basins, South America
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Beginner
Max Size
5 cm | 2.0 in
Water Requirements
South American RiversTemperature
24–29°C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH Hardness
4–10dGH
KH Alkalinity
3–6dKH
Min Tank Size
75L