Family: Characidae
blackline tetra — a Characidae from South America. Reaches 3–4.4 cm; keep at 22–28 °C.
Hyphessobrycon scholzei is a Characidae from South America. In the wild it prefers blackwater streams and flooded forest; in the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 3–4.4 cm of adult fish at 22–28 °C. Related profiles: Hyphessobrycon amandae, Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi, Hyphessobrycon eques.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory. Strong shoalers; keep in groups of 8 or more.
Hold 22–28 °C and keep it stable — 22–28 °C recorded range. Heater for stable tropical warmth.
Full size is 3–4.4 cm. Minimum tank: 25 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Omnivore with carnivorous tilt. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Yes, with care. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Native to South America, where it lives in blackwater streams and flooded forest. Still to gentle current; Moderate.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer among fine plants. Subtle; females fuller-bodied.