(Please note that the fish shown in the photo is only a representative of what an adult specimen would look like. The color may vary based on the age and sex of the fish you receive.)
Scientific Name: Megalamphodus megalopterus
Common Name: Black Phantom Tetra
Adult Size: 1.75 inches
Life Expectancy: 3 - 5 years
Habitat: South America
Aquarium Size: 10 gallons
Ideal Water Conditions:
- TemperatureRange: 75 - 80°F
- pH Range: 6.0 - 7.5
- Water Hardness: 5 - 20
Temperament: A generally peaceful little tetra that needs to be in a school of 5 or more.
Diet & Nutrition: An omnivore - provide a varied diet with live food, frozen food and they should accept flake food.
Breeding & Spawning: Will breed occasionally in an aquarium setting and a hospital or "breeding tank" will be necessary. After the eggs have been fertilized, removing the parents will be necessary to reduce the number of lost fry.
Gender: The fins of the male are edged in black, while the fins of females have a reddish hue which sometimes causes them to be confused with other species of tetras.