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Red Phantom Tetra Hyphessobrycon sweglesi

Water: Freshwater

Red Phantom Tetra photo
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Red Phantom Tetra photo
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Red Phantom Tetra photo
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Overview

Scientific name
Hyphessobrycon sweglesi
Origin region
Colombia
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
4.50
Minimum tank (L)
80
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
23.0–27.0
pH
5.50–6.80
GH (dGH)
1.0–6.0
KH (dKH)
0.0–3.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00

Habitat & environment

Colombia

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Peaceful

Breeding & care

Egg scatterer; soft acidic water.

Notes

Deep red with black dorsal spot.

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Created: 2025-09-02 23:02:17
Updated: 2025-09-02 23:02:17
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