Black Phantom Tetra (2.5 CM)
£3.80
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wiki Black Phantom The Black Phantom Tetra (Megalamphodus megalopterus, formerly Hyphessobrycon megalopterus) is a small, peaceful freshwater fish popular in the aquarium trade.
100 in stock
Description
Quick Facts
- Size: Up to 1.5 to 2 inches (3.6 to 5 cm).
- Lifespan: 3 to 5 years.
- Origin: South America (upper Paraguay and Guaporé River basins in Brazil and Bolivia).
- Temperament: Peaceful schooling fish; best kept in groups of 6 or more.
Appearance & Sexing
- Body: Light grey to translucent black body with a distinctive vertical black shoulder patch edged in iridescent silver behind the gills.
- Males: Smokey-silver bodies with elongated, dramatic black dorsal and anal fins.
- Females: Slightly fuller bodies with striking reddish pelvic, anal, and adipose fins.
Tank Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons for a small group, though longer tanks (at least 80 cm) are preferred for active swimming.
- Water Temperature: 72°F – 80°F (22°C – 28°C).
- Water pH: 6.0 – 7.5 (prefers slightly acidic to neutral water).
- Diet: Omnivorous; thrives on quality flakes, micro pellets, and frozen or live foods like brine shrimp and bloodworms.
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