Redeye Tetra
General
- Geographic Origin:
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Latin Name: Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae
- Other Names & Variants:
Characteristics
- Colors: Black , Red , White
- Lifespan: 4.0 - 5.0 years
- Average Size: 2.75 inches
- Temperament: Communal
- Breeding Style: More research required
- Substrate Preference: More research required
- Swim Zone: Middle
Foods
The following foods are recommended for Redeye Tetra.
- Blanched Vegetables
- Bloodworms (freeze-dried)
- Bloodworms (frozen)
- Bloodworms (live)
- Brine Shrimp (freeze-dried)
- Brine Shrimp (frozen)
- Brine Shrimp (live)
- Daphnia (freeze-dried)
- Daphnia (frozen)
- Daphnia (live)
- Flakes
- Pellets
Water Parameters
Parameters below are based on research and fish keeping experience. Note that fish bred in captivity can adjust to different water parameters over time. Local selection may differ.
- Water Flow Preference: Slow
- pH:
5.5 - 8.5
- Temperature: 72.0°F - 84.0°F
Tank Mates
Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.
The Redeye Tetra is best kept in groups of 6.
- Apistogramma - Orange Flash
- Bleeding Heart Tetra
- Bronze Corydora
- Dwarf Gourami
- Dwarf Petricola Catfish
- Electric Yellow Cichlid
- German Blue Rams
- Gold Tetra
- Harlequin Rasbora
- Honey Gourami
- Julii Corydorya Catfish
- Orange Head Rams
- Otocinclus
- Pygmy Corydora
- Red Lizard Whiptail Catfish
- Serpae Tetra
- Sterbai Corydora
- Vampire Shrimp