Tetra | Red Eye Tetra

Scientific Name: Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae Common Name: Lamp Eye Tetra, Yellow-banded Moenkhausia, Red Eye Tetra Adult Size: 2.8 inches Life Expectancy: 5 years Habitat: South America Minimum Tank Size: 15 gallons Ideal Tank Conditions:  Temperature Range: 72 - 82°F pH Range: 6 - 8 Water Hardness: 5 - 19 Temperament: Peaceful Diet & Nutrition: Omnivore; will generally eat all kinds of live, fresh, and flake foods. To keep a good balance, give them a high quality flake food every day. Feed brine shrimp (either live or frozen) or blood worms as a treat. Vegetables should be offered regularly to bring out the best of its color and appearance. Spinach is a great choice for this fish. Breeding & Spawning: Egg layers and easy to breed. The female releases about a dozen eggs at time and the male fertilizes them. A separate breeding tank will help to get the best number of fry. A 20 gallon spawning tank is fine, with a temperature of 80 to 84° F. Keep the tank dimly lit with clu