Black phantom tetra (Hyphessobrycon megalopterus) es un characidae de South America and the Philippines; alcanza 2.7–4 cm a 22–28 °C.
Parámetros de cuidado
Temperatura
22–28 °C
pH
6–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
2.7–4 cm
Tanque mínimo
25 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Gentle, slightly skittish when kept too few
Origen
南美洲及菲律宾
Descripción de la especie
From the waters of 南美洲及菲律宾 comes Hyphessobrycon megalopterus, a member of the family Characidae. A mid-water shoaler whose colour and courage arrive together, with the group. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 2.7–4 cm. Schools tightly; never keep below 6. Dark substrate, gentle light, big school — the three levers for this fish. Maintain 22–28 °C at pH 6–7.5. Undemanding once its core needs are met.
Biotopo natural
Hábitat
Blackwater streams and flooded forest
Corriente
Still to gentle current
Oxígeno disuelto
Moderate
Paisaje y equipo
Sustrato
Dark sand and leaf litter
Decoración dura
Driftwood and dense plant edges
Plantas
Floating and shaded plants appreciated
Temperamento, dieta y compañeros
Sociabilidad
Schools tightly; never keep below 6
Dieta
Mid-water omnivore; colour foods keep the red honest
Compañeros recomendados
Other small peaceful tetras and rasboras — Form a mixed, calm mid-water mass
Evitar con
Single-species isolation — A lone tetra is a stressed tetra