Moenkhausia cf. pretoensis
Original price was: $14.99.$12.99Current price is: $12.99.Product description coming soon.
Showing all 7 resultsSorted by latest

Product description coming soon.

Diamond Tetra (Moenkhausia pittieri) are a stunning species of freshwater fish native to the shallow tributaries of South America. Their striking iridescence and long fins make them a unique and desirable choice for a freshwater community tank. Similar to other tetra species, Diamond Tetras are hardy, will do best in groups of 5 or more, and can be kept with similarly-sized peaceful species.

With shimmering gold-tinted heads and translucent bodies, the Morse Code Tetra (Hemigrammus sp. Morse Code) is an incredibly unique species native to the Rio Nanay of Peru. They get their name from the patterned black stripe running down their abdomen. Growing up to 1.25 inches, these small characins will do best in groups of 5 or more and can thrive in tanks as small as 10 gallons. The Morse Code Tetra will spend much of its time hiding in and exploring decor and will thrive in a heavily planted aquarium with other similarly sized and non-aggressive species.

The Red Ornatus Tetra from Peru has gone by many different names in the trade, including Ornatus Tetra, Robertsi Tetra, and Rosy Tetra (incorrectly). It was only recently described as Hyphessobrycon jackrobertsi. This colorful, medium growing species is found in the Rio Nanay and nearby tributaries of the Middle Amazon in Peru, where it is typically found in small to medium shoals. They display vivid red fins and iridescent whitish pink highlights and an elongated dorsal fin. Like most of their close relatives, they are best kept in groups of 5 or more and make an impressive addition to a medium to large planted aquarium.

Growing up to 7 cm/2.8 inches, the Red Eye Tetra (Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae) is a hardy and peaceful aquarium choice. This South American fish does best in a school of five or more. Given ample hiding places, these tetras are great community tankmates!

The Flameback Bleeding Heart Tetra is a beautifully colored close relative to the more well-known common Bleeding Heart found in the middle Rio Negro in Brazil, where it inhabits soft, acidic blackwater creeks and shallows and is typically found in large shoals. As their name implies, this species can be distinguished by the deep red iridescent streak extending across their dorsal surface, which is particularly prominent on mature fish. A medium to large species of tetra, they are best kept in groups of 5 or more and make an impressive centerpiece for a medium to large planted aquarium.

The Bleeding Heart Tetra is an inhabitant of soft, acidic blackwater rivers throughout the middle Amazon, where it is typically found in large shoals. They are named for the distinctive deep red spot found on their ventral surface and the overall bright pink body color adult fish display. A larger species of tetra, they are best kept in groups of 5 or more and make an impressive centerpiece for a medium to large planted aquarium.
End of content
End of content
No products in the cart.