Redeye tetra (Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae)

Scientific name: Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae Steindachner, 1907

Redeye tetra (Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae)

The Redeye tetra (Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows to about 8 cm (3.1 in). In the aquarium it needs a tank of at least 55 L (15 US gal), water at 22–25°C (72–77°F) and a pH of 6.0–8.0. Native range: South America, Rio Paraguay and Rio Paranaiba.

Redeye tetra care at a glance

Community tank
Good
Adult size
8 cm (3.1 in)
Minimum tank
55 L (15 US gal)
Temperature
22–25°C (72–77°F)
pH
6.0–8.0
Hardness
5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore

Biology

Feeds on worms, insects, crustaceans and plant matter. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 80 cm.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae
Family
Characidae (Characins)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Parana?ba, S?o Francisco, upper Parana, Paraguay amd Uruguay River basins.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: highly 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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