Red Phantom Tetra

The Red Phantom Tetra, also known as False Rummy Nose Tetra, is a peaceful and active schooling fish. They have a red body with black markings and a bright white patch on their dorsal fin. They grow to be approximately 2 inches (5 cm) in length and have an average lifespan of 3-5 years. In a local aquarium, it is recommended to keep them in groups of at least 6 individuals to promote schooling behavior.

Red Phantom Tetras are omnivores and will eat a variety of foods. Their diet should consist of high-quality flake or pellet food, supplemented with live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia. It is important to not overfeed them and to provide a balanced diet to prevent health issues.

Male and female Red Phantom Tetras have similar physical characteristics, making it difficult to distinguish their sex. However, during breeding season, females will appear slightly rounder due to the eggs developing inside their body.

Breeding Red Phantom Tetras is relatively easy. They are egg-scatterers and will deposit their eggs among fine-leaved plants. The breeding tank should have a pH of 6.0-7.0, a water hardness of 4-8 dGH, and a temperature of 75-81°F (24-27°C). After the eggs are laid, the parents should be removed from the tank to prevent them from eating the eggs. The eggs will hatch in 24-36 hours and the fry will become free-swimming within 3-5 days.

Red Phantom Tetras are generally hardy and disease-resistant. However, they are susceptible to common fish diseases such as ich and fin rot. It is important to maintain good water quality, provide a balanced diet, and quarantine new fish before introducing them to the tank to prevent the spread of diseases.

Red Phantom Tetras are native to South America, specifically the Amazon basin in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Red Phantom Tetras are peaceful and should not be kept with aggressive fish that may nip their fins. They are also sensitive to poor water conditions, so regular water changes and maintenance are necessary.

When introducing Red Phantom Tetras to a new tank, it is important to acclimate them slowly to prevent stress and shock. Float the bag of fish in the aquarium for 15-20 minutes to equalize the temperature, then gradually add small amounts of aquarium water to the bag over the course of 30 minutes. Once the water in the bag is mostly aquarium water, the fish can be safely released into the tank.

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