Hyphessobrycon melanostichos

Hyphessobrycon melanostichos are peaceful and social fish, best kept in groups of at least six to exhibit natural schooling behavior. They thrive in a well-planted aquarium with gentle filtration. They prefer subdued lighting and dark substrate to mimic their natural habitat. Breeding can be tricky, requiring softer water conditions and specific parameters to encourage spawning. These tetras enjoy a varied diet of high-quality flake foods, micro-pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods like daphnia and brine shrimp.