Fish Database: Red Eye Tetra - Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae
Aquarium requirements
Aquarium suitability: 4/5
Sociability rating: 8/10
Area of tank: Middle, bottom, all
Aquarium water conditions: 6-8.5, vs,s,m,h,vh
Temperature: 22 - 26C
Feeding: Flake, dried, frozen, live foods
Minimum tank size: 75cm
Min / Max number in tank: Min 5
Sociability rating: 8/10
Area of tank: Middle, bottom, all
Aquarium water conditions: 6-8.5, vs,s,m,h,vh
Temperature: 22 - 26C
Feeding: Flake, dried, frozen, live foods
Minimum tank size: 75cm
Min / Max number in tank: Min 5
Fish fact file
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Synonyms: Tetragonopterus sanctaefilomenae, Tetragonopterus sanctaefilomenae, Moenkhausia agassizi, Moenkhausia australis
Other common names: Redeye Tetra, Red-eye Tetra, Yellow-banded Moenkhausia, Yellowhead Characin
Origin: South America; Brazil, Paraguay
Natural habitat:
Size: 7cm
Behavior: Peaceful, shoaling
Breeding: Open water egg scatterer, spawns in vegetated areas
Natural water conditions: pH 6-8, very soft to hard
Sexing: Mature females are more rounded
Synonyms: Tetragonopterus sanctaefilomenae, Tetragonopterus sanctaefilomenae, Moenkhausia agassizi, Moenkhausia australis
Other common names: Redeye Tetra, Red-eye Tetra, Yellow-banded Moenkhausia, Yellowhead Characin
Origin: South America; Brazil, Paraguay
Natural habitat:
Size: 7cm
Behavior: Peaceful, shoaling
Breeding: Open water egg scatterer, spawns in vegetated areas
Natural water conditions: pH 6-8, very soft to hard
Sexing: Mature females are more rounded
Fish code No.0920
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The Red Eye Tetra is a popular aquarium fish and is well suited to most community aquariums. Caution should be taken not to mix these fish with long finned species as they have a tendency to be a little nippy. Keep in groups and provide open swimming areas along with hiding spots amongst decor and vegetation. Will acclimate to a wide variety of water conditions. A hardy and adaptable fish.
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