Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma
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Origin: South America – Amazon Basin
Adult Size: 2.5″ – 3″
Temperament: Peaceful
Care Level: ⭐ Easy – Moderate
Tank Level: Mid
Omnivore
Accepts: Flakes, micro-pellets, frozen foods, and small live foods
Peaceful community fish that does best in groups of 5 or more. Suitable for planted aquariums with similarly sized, non-aggressive tankmates.
pH: 6.0 – 7.5
Temperature: 75–82°F
Ammonia: 0 ppm
Nitrite: 0 ppm
Nitrate: <30 ppm
Elegant silver tetra with a distinctive red “bleeding heart” spot and graceful flowing fins.
Prefers soft, slightly acidic water and subdued lighting to enhance coloration. A calm schooling species that adds movement and visual contrast to planted community aquariums.
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