Red Phantom Tetra

Common Name
Red Phantom Tetra
Other Common Names
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Scientific Name
Megalamphodus sweglesi
Family
Characidae
Community
General
Class
Tetra
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Middle
Adult Length
1 1/2-1 3/4 inches
Feeding Habits
Live brine shrimp, blood worms, glass worms and tubifex worms. Frozen daphnia, plankton, blood worms, brine shrimp and glass worms. Freeze dried and flake foods also accepted.
Compatibility
A peaceful, schooling fish that mixes well with all types of similar sized fish.
Habitat
Columbia: Densely decorated with live plants, driftwood and rocks.
Breeding
The female has white, red and black in her dorsal fin, while the male's is red, black and pointed.
Additional Comments
They are very sensitive to poor water conditions.