Red Phantom Tetra | Megalamphodus sweglesi
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The Red Phantom Tetra is a graceful shoaling fish from the Orinoco basin, valued for its red colouring and dark fin markings. A planted aquarium with a group of its own kind brings out its natural behaviour.
Overview
- Origin: Upper and middle Orinoco basin, Colombia and Venezuela
- Adult size: Approximately 3.5 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Swimming level: Middle
Aquarium and water conditions
- Minimum aquarium size: 72 litres for a group, with a base at least 80 × 30 cm
- Temperature: 20–28°C
- pH: 4.5–7.5
- Water hardness: 1–12 dGH
Provide a sandy substrate, plants and driftwood, with shaded cover and open swimming space. Maintain suitable filtration and regular partial water changes.
Behaviour and compatibility
Keep a group of at least eight. Suitable companions include peaceful tetras and small bottom-dwelling catfish. Avoid large, predatory or aggressive fish.
Diet
Offer good-quality small flakes or granules, supplemented by live or frozen Daphnia, bloodworm and other suitably sized foods.
Care notes
A group and sheltered planting help this species settle and display its colours. Stable, clean water is important.
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