Yellow tetra (Hyphessobrycon bifasciatus)

Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon bifasciatus Ellis, 1911

Yellow tetra (Hyphessobrycon bifasciatus)

The Yellow tetra (Hyphessobrycon bifasciatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows to about 5 cm (2 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 20–25°C (68–77°F) and a pH of 5.8–8.0. Native range: South America, streams, rivers, and Lake around Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Yellow tetra care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Excellent
Adult size
5 cm (2 in)
Minimum tank
55 L (15 US gal)
Temperature
20–25°C (68–77°F)
pH
5.8–8.0
Hardness
15–30 dGH (268–535 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, freeze-dried foods, frozen foods and live foods.

Species facts

Scientific name
Hyphessobrycon bifasciatus
Family
Characidae (Characins)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.7
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 5.8 - 8.0; dH range: ? - 30 benthopelagic; potamodromous
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Coastal river drainages from Esp?rito Santo to Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil and upper Paran? 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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