Yellow phantom tetra or Hyphessobrycon roseus
Yellow phantom tetra or Hyphessobrycon roseus are one of the most underrated fish in the hobby. They are very peaceful. Also, they will add some colour to your tank without it looking unnatural. You can feed them Hikari Micro Pellets or Dennerle Complete Gourmet Menu.
*Please note: For the safety of the livestock, we only ship livestock Monday – Wednesday. Please plan accordingly. We mainly sell juvenile livestock, but adults will be sent if available. We also do not sex livestock for any client, we will send a mix if available (this is to make it fair for everybody). This is company policy. PLEASE DO NOT ORDER IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY RECEIVING ONLY MALES OR ONLY FEMALES OR JUVENILE FISH.
Characteristic:
Scientific Name | Hyphessobrycon roseus |
Family | Characidae |
Origin | Creeks near Gaa Kaba, Maroni, French Guiana |
Breeding | Egg-scatterer |
Temperament | Peaceful |
Tank Level | Top to Mid dweller |
Lifespan | up to 5 Years |
Minimum Tank Size | 54L |
Adult Size | 2cm |
Difficulty | Easy – Intermediate |
pH | 5.0 – 7.0 |
Temperature | 20 – 28C |
*Please remember that these fish can change their colour according to the light and substrate colour – for optimal colour, invest in a Chihiros, Twinstar or ADA light.
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Mikhail (verified owner) –
I have added a group to my Hyphessobrycon-species tank, and wholeheartedly agree with McMerwe’s statement about these being one of the most underrated fish in the hobby. I absolutely love these fish, they majestically school with the amadae (Ember Tetra) and add a touch of natural colour to the aquarium. Top-notch service from McMerwe once again – I would highly recommend them with, and have full confidence in the quality of their livestock!