Red eye Tetra

Fish fact file
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Synonyms : Tetragonopterus sanctaefilomenae, Tetragonopterus sanctaefilomenae, Moenkhausia agassizi, Moenkhausia australis
Other Common Names : Redeye Tetra, Red-eye Tetra, Yellow-banded Moenkhausia, Yellowhead Characin
Origin : South America; Brazil, Paraguay
Natural Habitat :
Size : 7
Stock Size : 6
Behaviour : Peaceful, shoaling
Breeding : Open water egg scatterer, spawns in vegetated areas
Natural Water Conditions : pH 6-8, very soft to hard
Sexing : Mature females are more rounded

Aquarium requirements
Aquarium Suitability : 4
Sociability : 8
Feeding : Flake, dried, frozen, live foods
Tank Area : Middle, bottom, all
pH Number : 6-8.5
Water Hardness : vs,s,m,h,vh
Min. Number : 5
Max. Number : 0
Min. Temperature : 22
Max. Temperature : 26
Min Tank Size : 75
Red Eye Tetra
Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

The Red Eye Tetra is a popular aquarium fish and is well suited to most community aquariums. Caution should be taken not to mix these fish with long finned species as they have a tendency to be a little nippy. Keep in groups and provide open swimming areas along with hiding spots amongst decor and vegetation. Will acclimate to a wide variety of water conditions. A hardy and adaptable fish.