Species Care
RED EYE TETRA
Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Max Growth Size: 6 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful, community fish.
- Check compatibility with other species here
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 23-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.0-7.5
- General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
Range: Brazil, Paraguay
Reproduction: Egg-scatterer among plants, needs soft water. Fry initially require very small foods.
Feeding: Omnivorous. Eats all normal foods, appreciates occasional feeds of live or frozen foods.
Additional Comments: Schooling fish. Commonly kept aquarium fish, very hardy and great for the beginner.
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