Gold Phantom Tetra (2.5 CM)
£3.50
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The golden phantom tetra is a peaceful, shoaling freshwater fish scientifically known as Hyphessobrycon roseus (also called the yellow phantom tetra).
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Description
Overview & Appearance
- Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon roseus (sometimes listed as Megalomphodus roseus).
- Size: Grows to an adult length of about 3 to 4 cm (1.2 to 1.6 inches).
- Appearance: Features warm yellow-gold and rosy pink tints with a clear dark shoulder (humeral) spot.
- Etymology: Hyphessobrycon means “of smaller stature” with a biting/grinding jaw term, while roseus means “pink or rosy” in Latin.
Habitat & Distribution
- Origin: Native to South American slow-moving streams, clear-water or tannin-stained forest streams (igarapés), and upper reaches from Suriname to French Guiana and Brazil.
- Water Conditions: Prefers acidic, stained water with sandy substrates, driftwood, and leaf litter.
Aquarium Care
- Behavior: Peaceful and highly social; should be kept in a group (shoal) of 8 to 10 or more fish.
- Tank Setup: Suited for a community tank with dim lighting, gentle water flow, and fine plants or dark substrate to mirror their natural habitat.
- Diet: Omnivorous; accepts high-quality dried foods as well as live or frozen foods.
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