Breeding Black Phantom Tetra (Hyphessobrycon Megalopterus) In The Aquarium

Location

This freshwater fish comes from Brazil and Bolivia. It lives in streams and creeks with many plants (including floating plants) and clear water.

Body description

Body colour of this fish is variable - from silver-gray to dark gray. There is a black spot behind the gills cover. This species has black dorsal and anal fin tips. Male is smaller than female. He has also longer dorsal and caudal fins. Colour of the female usually glitters pinkish.

Temperament and behaviour

This fish likes to live among their own species. It is very peaceful, gentle, and sensitive.

Aquarium decoration

Aquarium should be equipped with places to hide, many plants, clear water, low and dimmed light.

Breeding

Location

This freshwater fish comes from Brazil and Bolivia. It lives in streams and creeks with many plants (including floating plants) and clear water.

Body description

Body colour of this fish is variable - from silver-gray to dark gray. There is a black spot behind the gills cover. This species has black dorsal and anal fin tips. Male is smaller than female. He has also longer dorsal and caudal fins. Colour of the female usually glitters pinkish.

Temperament and behaviour

This fish likes to live among their own species. It is very peaceful, gentle, and sensitive.

Aquarium decoration

Aquarium should be equipped with places to hide, many plants, clear water, low and dimmed light.

Breeding

Breeding this species is not easy. A matched pair of fish should be put in the separate spawning tank with very soft and slightly acidic water with temperature of 22°C . Fish prefer dimmed light but after spawning light may be turned off completely. You should remove parents after eggs are laid. The fry starts to swim 6 days later.