Red Minor Tetra

Common Name
Red Minor Tetra
Other Common Names
Serpae Tetra, Blood Tetra
Scientific Name
Hyphessobrycon callistus
Family
Characidae
Community
General
Class
Tetra
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Middle
Adult Length
1 1/2 inches
Feeding Habits
Frozen blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp, plankton and daphnia. Live blood worms, glass worms, tubifex worms and brine shrimp. All types of freeze dried and flake foods are also accepted.
Compatibility
Peaceful and schooling, but can be aggressive at times.
Habitat
Brazil: Moderately decorate with rocks, live plants and driftwood.
Breeding
Females have a rounder and fuller body.
Additional Comments
Keep the Red Minor's well fed and any aggression problem they may have will be minimized immediately.