Red phantom tetra (Hyphessobrycon sweglesi)

Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon sweglesi G?ry, 1961

Red phantom tetra (Hyphessobrycon sweglesi)

The Red phantom tetra (Hyphessobrycon sweglesi) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows to about 4 cm (1.6 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 55 L (15 US gal), water at 22–25°C (72–77°F) and a pH of 5.5–7.5. Native range: South America, Orinoco basin of nothern South America.

Red phantom tetra care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Excellent
Adult size
4 cm (1.6 in)
Minimum tank
55 L (15 US gal)
Temperature
22–25°C (72–77°F)
pH
5.5–7.5
Hardness
4–20 dGH (71–357 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, freeze-dried foods and frozen foods.

Biology

Feeds on worms, small insects and crustaceans. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Hyphessobrycon sweglesi
Family
Characidae (Characins)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
3.2
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 20 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Orinoco River basin.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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