Red Eye Tetra is a freshwater fish belonging to the tetra fish family.Â
The Red Eye Tetra is just one of numerous species from this family that are native to the rivers of Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, and other regions of South America.
Medium-sized fish with a striking look is called Red Eye Tetra.
II. You would love the fish because…
The Redeye Tetra is a pretty fish with a silver body that shines brightly. It stands out from the other fish in the aquarium due to its shimmering appearance.
Their tails are typically black, but the edge of the tail has a distinct, thin white border. The recognizable red outline surrounding their eyes makes redeye tetras easily identifiable.
 The term “Redeye tetra” refers to this characteristic. The eye features a black dot on the inside and a brilliant red rim on the outside.
The redeye tetra is a pretty fish with a silver body that shines brightly. It stands out from the other fish in the aquarium due to its shimmering appearance. Their tails are typically black, but the edge of the tail has a distinct, thin white border.
The recognizable red outline surrounding their eyes makes redeye tetras easily identifiable. The term “redeye tetra” refers to this characteristic. The eye features a black dot on the inside and a brilliant red rim on the outside.
Redeye tetras are medium size fish, an adult male is typically 2.8 inches long and the female is frequently a little bit bigger and rounder.
The female Redeye tetra tends to fill out more and take on an even rounder, plumper form towards the bottom of her belly when she is ready to breed. When the male is ready to procreate, he will become even more shimmering and vibrant in appearance.
III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?
An active, and peaceful tetras.
IV. Species compatibility
Tetra fish, Rainbowfish, Barbs, and Danios
V. How to feed this species?
Daphnia, tubifex, frozen or freeze-dried bloodworms, small granules, live or frozen brine shrimp, fine flake food, and so on. To promote health, provide a variety of foods, including live ones.
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| Weight | 1 kg |
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| Dimensions | 15 × 20 × 30 cm |
| Family | Characidae |
| Scientific Name | Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae |
| Tank size | 20 gallons |
| Special Diet | Fine flake food, small granules, live or frozen brine shrimp, daphnia, tubifex, and frozen or freeze-dried bloodworms. |
| Native To | South America |
| Care Level | Easy with the right set-up |
| Max water Temp | 79°F |
| Min Water Temp | 72°F |
| pH Max | 8.5 |
| pH Min | 5.5 |
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