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Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Red Eye Tetra, Beacon Tetra
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
8–8
dGH
3–20 ppm
Size
7 cm
Tank
80 L
A peaceful shoaling fish suitable for community tanks. Social behavior makes them best kept in groups of 6 or more. They have a shiny, oval-shaped body with distinctive red eyes that contrast with their silver scales and a black spot at the base of the caudal fin.

Water parameters

Hardness
3–20 ppm
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
8–8

Tank & size

Fish size
7 cm
Tank length
100 cm
Tank volume
80 L

Distribution

Argentina,Brazil,Paraguay.