Red phantom tetra ( 9 pcs)

The Red Phantom Tetra is a beautiful and relatively peaceful freshwater fish, popular in planted community aquariums for its subtle red coloration and elegant fins.

🔴 Overview

• Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon sweglesi
• Common names: Red Phantom Tetra, Ruby Tetra
• Origin: South America (mainly Colombia, Orinoco basin)
• Size: ~4–5 cm (1.5–2 inches)
• Lifespan: 3–5 years

🌿 Appearance

• Soft reddish to pink body with a distinctive black shoulder spot
• Males have longer, more flowing fins and deeper red coloration
• Females are slightly rounder with shorter fins

🐟 Behavior & Temperament

• Peaceful, schooling fish
• Best kept in groups of 6 or more (larger groups = more natural behavior)
• Males may display mild fin-flaring to each other (harmless dominance display)

💧 Tank Requirements

• Tank size: Minimum 60 liters (15 gallons)
• Temperature: 22–28°C
• pH: 5.5–7.5 (slightly acidic preferred)
• Water hardness: Soft to moderately hard
• Setup:
  • Heavily planted tank with shaded areas
  • Dark substrate enhances their red color
  • Gentle filtration (they don’t like strong currents)

🍽️ Diet

• Omnivorous
• Feed a mix of:
  • High-quality flakes or micro pellets
  • Live/frozen foods like bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp

🐠 Tank Mates

Good companions include:

• Other small tetras (e.g., Neon Tetra)
• Corydoras Catfish
• Small rasboras
• Peaceful dwarf cichlids

Avoid:

• Aggressive fish
• Large fin-nippers