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Red Eye tetra Profile

Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

ℹ️ Overview

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.

📊 Datasheet

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  • AffordabilityAffordable
  • DifficultyModerate
  • HardinessModerate
  • pH5.5 - 7.5
  • PopularityPopular
  • RarityUncommon
  • Temperature23.0 - 28.0 °C

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

Neptune’s rating:

Based on 39 data points

65

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