Black Phantom Tetra: Species Overview

Category: Tetra Common Names: Black Phantom Tetra Scientific Name: Megalamphodus megalopterus Family: Characidae Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Max Size: 2 Inches Temperature: 72-82 F pH: 6.0-7.5 Tank Level: Bottom to Middle Colors: Black Diet: Omnivore Breeding: Moderate Black Phantom Tetra: Species Overview Black phantom tetras stand out among the … Read more

Emperor Tetra: Species Profile

Emperor Tetra Close up with Plants

Category: Tetra Common Names: Emperor Tetra, Rainbow Tetra Scientific Name: Nematobrycon palmeri Family: Characidae Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Max Size: 1 ½ Inches Temperature: 72-80 F pH: 6.0-8.0 Tank Level: Bottom to Middle Colors: Silver, Black, Pink Diet: Omnivore Breeding: Moderate Emperor Tetra Species Overview Emperor Tetras aren’t the … Read more

Congo Tetra: Species Overview

Congo Tetra Swimming with Plants

Category: Tetra Common Names: Congo Tetra Scientific Name: Phenacogrammus interruptus Family: Alestidae Minimum Tank Size: 30 Gallons Care Level: Moderate Temperament: Peaceful Max Size: 3 Inches Temperature: 74-82 F pH: 6.0-6.5 Tank Level: Middle to Top Colors: White, Blue, Orange, Yellow Diet: Carnivore Breeding: Difficult Congo Tetras: Species Overview Congo Tetras are flashy tropical fish … Read more

Bloodfin Tetra: Species Overview

Left Side of Bloodfin Tetra

Category: Tetra Common Names: Bloodfin Tetra Scientific Name: Aphyocharax anisitsi Family: Characidae Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Max Size: 2 Inches Temperature: 72-80 F pH: 6.0-8.0 Tank Level: Bottom to Middle Colors: Tan, Red, Green Diet: Omnivore Breeding: Moderate Bloodfin Tetra: Species Overview Bloodfin tetras are striking small schooling fish … Read more

Neon Tetra: Species Profile

Category: Tetra Common Names: Neon Tetra Scientific Name:Paracheirodon Innesi Family: Characidae Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Max Size: 2 Inches Temperature: 72-80 F pH: 5.5-7.0 Tank Level: Bottom to Middle Colors: Black, Yellow Diet: Omnivore Breeding: Moderate Species Overview An attractive, colorful addition to any aquarium, the neon tetra makes … Read more