Red Phantom Tetra Megalamphodus sweglesi

Common Name Red Phantom Tetra

Scientific Name Megalamphodus sweglesi

Family Characidae

Community General

Class Tetra

Temperature 78 ºF

Swimming Range Middle

Adult Length 1 1/2-1 3/4 inches

Feeding Habits Live brine shrimp, blood worms, glass worms and tubifex worms. Frozen daphnia, plankton, blood worms, brine shrimp and glass worms. Freeze dried and flake foods also accepted.

Compatibility A peaceful, schooling fish that mixes well with all types of similar sized fish.

Habitat Columbia: Densely decorated with live plants, driftwood and rocks.

Breeding The female has white, red and black in her dorsal fin, while the male's is red, black and pointed.

Additional Comments They are very sensitive to poor water conditions.