Rosy tetra
Hyphessobrycon rosaceus · Characidae
Also known as Rosaceus tetra
Beginner
Pink-bodied with black-and-white sail fins on the males; a classic community tetra.
In short: A rosy tetra needs at least 90 L (24 US gal), water at 23–28 °C (73–82 °F) and pH 5.5–7.5. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 8 or more, and rated beginner to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 90 L (24 US gal)
- Temperature
- 23–28 °C (73–82 °F)
- pH
- 5.5–7.5
- Adult size
- 5 cm (2 in)
- Group size
- 8+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 90 L (24 US gal)
- Temperature
- 23–28 °C (73–82 °F)
- pH
- 5.5–7.5
- Hardness
- 2–15 dGH
- Lifespan
- 3–6 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — flake, pellets, frozen foods.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Guyana, Suriname and northern Brazil
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Slow, shaded tributaries
- Natural conditions
- Soft to medium acidic water.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 8 fish
- Swims
- Mid-water
- Good tank mates
- CorydorasRasborasDwarf cichlids
- Avoid
- Fin nippersLarge cichlids
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Males have a tall white-tipped dorsal fin.
- Notes
- Egg scatterer; parents predate eggs.
- Common ailments
- IchFin rot
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