Moenkhausia Sanctaefilomenae - Tetra Santa Filomena

• Scientific Name: Moenkhausia Sanctaefilomenae
• Common name: Santa Filomena Tetra
• Distribution & Habitat: South America, São Francisco, Paraná, Paraguay and Uruguay River Basins
• Freshwater
• pH: 6.0 – 8.0
• Temperature: 23°C to 28°C
• Adult size: 7 cm
• Life expectancy: 5+ years
• Sexual Dimorphism : Males have a more streamlined body shape and more intense coloration, while females have a rounder body (especially in the ventral region) and paler colors.

The specimens we sell are about 3-3.5cm long. They should be kept in a school of at least 8 individuals 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.