Family: Characidae
Hyphessobrycon taphorni — a Characidae freshwater fish. Reaches 2.2–3.2 cm; keep at 23–28 °C.
Hyphessobrycon taphorni is a Characidae. In the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 2.2–3.2 cm of adult fish at 23–28 °C. Related profiles: Hyphessobrycon amandae, Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi, Hyphessobrycon eques.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory; strong shoalers; keep in groups of 8 or more.
Aim for 23–28 °C. Heater for stable tropical warmth; 23–28.0 °C typical for the genus.
Adults reach 2.2–3.2 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 25 litres.
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.
Found in blackwater streams and flooded forest; expect still to gentle current and moderate.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Egg-scatterer among fine plants. Subtle; females fuller-bodied.