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Red Phantom Tetra
Megalamphodus sweglesi
Animalia›Chordata›Actinopterygii›Characiformes›Characidae
📍 Orinoco Basin, Colombia & Venezuela
Close relative of the Black Phantom Tetra with a vivid red body and black shoulder spot. Males develop tall dorsal fins and display to rivals. Peaceful and elegant in a soft-water planted aquarium.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 5.5–7.0
- diet
- omnivore
- maxSize
- 1.5 inches
- minTankSize
- 15 gallons
- temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)
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Temperature
72–82°F
22–28°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
77°F — 81°F seasonal range · (Jan low, Mar high)