Rosy tetra
Hyphessobrycon rosaceus
FishFreshwater
- Care level
- Easy
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Recommended tank
- 60 L
- Maximum size
- 4 cm
- Temperature
- 23–28 °C
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Group size
- ≥ 6
- Diet
- Omnivore
Care at a glance
The rosy tetra from the coastal rivers of the Guianas is translucent pinkish red with a black-marked dorsal fin. Males are recognisable by their greatly extended, sail-like dorsal, which they raise wide when displaying.
It looks its best over a dark substrate, with a few floating plants to soften the light. Keep it in a school with both sexes, because it is exactly the males' display towards each other that makes it fun to watch.
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