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Black Phantom Tetra (Megalamphodus megalopterus)

Synonyms:	...	(Click to Enlarge) (Male on right, female on left) Image provided by Salim Fikirkoca Links to sites with pics: Age of Aquariums -- Black Phantom Tetra
Stats:	Adult Size: 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) Temp: 73-82 F (23-28 C) Tank: 30" (75 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Planted tank with other calm shoaling species. pH: <7 H: not particular. Can be more sensitive then other tetras.
Diet:	Small live, all prepared equally relished.
Breeding:	Males black, elongated fins, females reddish, shorter fins.
Sociability:	Can be pushy, and a fin nipper. Groups of at least 5. (More females than males)
Related Spec:	M. sweglesi : more delicate
Special Info:	These fish look very elegant for a small easy to keep tetra.