
Six-Eyed Tetra
Phenacogaster tegatus
TetrasFreshwaterPeacefulSchoolingPlanted TankMid-Dweller
Care Sheet
Volume
Length
Temp
Temperature
20–28°C
pH Range
6-7.5
Min Tank Size
54 L
Max Adult Size
4.5 cm
Bioload Weight1/10
Special requirements
Careful Tankmate Selection
Considered unsuitable for general community aquariums; should only be kept with diminutive, non-predatory species to avoid being outcompeted or eaten.
Leaf Litter & Cover
Thrives best in a setup with dense submerged vegetation and dried leaf litter for cover and the promotion of beneficial microbe colonies.
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