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Red Eye tetra

Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Neptune’s rating:

65
Check Compatibility
  • AffordabilityAffordable
  • Aggression LevelMostly Peaceful
  • Breeding AggressionSlightly More Aggressive
  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • DifficultyModerate
  • HardinessModerate
  • Length4.0 - 5.0 cm
  • Liters per Fish2 L
  • Maintenance LevelLow Maintenance
  • pH5.5 - 7.5
  • PopularityPopular
  • RarityUncommon
  • Minimum School Size6
  • Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
  • Temperature23.0 - 28.0 °C
  • Territorial BehaviourMildly Territorial

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

More about Red Eye tetra

The Red Eye tetra is a small, colorful freshwater fish notable for its vibrant silvery body and distinctive red eyes. Originating from South America, particularly in rivers and streams across Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia, it features a sleek, streamlined shape with a hint of greenish hue on its back. The most striking feature is the red circle around its eyes, alongside a black and white strip at the base of its tail fin. Well-regarded in the aquarium hobby, Red Eye tetras are sought after for their peaceful nature, ease of care, and their ability to add a flash of color and activity to community tanks.

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