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Red-Eyed Tetra (Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae)

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Links to sites with pics:
CraigCentral.com -- Red-Eyed Tetra

Stats:

Adult Size: 3" (7 cm)
Temp: 72-79 F (22-26 C)
Tank: 36" (90 cm) minimum

Requirements:
Darkly arranged tank, open space for swimming. Robust tankmates. pH: 7, H: very soft.
Diet:
Small live, all prepared equally relished.
Breeding:
Females Plumper. Tank: pH: 6-7 soft, Feed Artemia to new fry.
Sociability:

Groups of six to eight fish at least.

Related Spec:
(Moenkhausia pittieri) Diamond Tetra
Special Info:
These fish have an interesting silver and black pattern on their sides, due to having large scales.

 

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