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Kitty Tetra
Hyphessobrycon heliacus
Family: Characidae
The kitty tetra is a relatively new species to the aquarium trade with a beautiful rosy-pink body and striking red and black finnage. It is closely related to the rosy tetra and shares its peaceful temperament. A charming choice for soft-water planted community tanks, where its delicate colouration glows under warm lighting.
Keeping this species
- diet
- Omnivore – small flake, micro pellets, frozen daphnia
- schooling
- 8+ recommended
- tank size
- 15 gallons minimum
- temperament
- Peaceful schooling fish
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Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–7.5
- hardness
- 3–15 dGH
- temperature
- 73–82°F (23–28°C)