Hyphessobrycon Megalopterus - Black Ghost Tetra

• Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon Megalopterus
• Common name: Black Phantom Tetra
• Distribution & Habitat: South America, upper Paraguay Basin
• Freshwater
• pH: 5.5 – 6.8
• Temperature: 23°C to 28°C
• Adult size: 4 cm
• Life expectancy: 3-5 years
• Sexual Dimorphism : Females are slightly larger and plumper than males, especially in the ventral region. Adult males have a straight body and larger, black pelvic, dorsal, and anal fins, while females have redder pelvic, anal, and adipose fins.

The specimens we sell are about 2.5cm long. A school of at least 8 individuals should be kept together so that they feel uninhibited and at ease.

To guarantee the excellence of your live animals and to meet the high volume of orders, some species may not be immediately available in stock, which may result in live animal shipments taking place within a window of 2 to 8 business days.