Tetra | Black Tetra

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.