Black Phantom Tetra

Black Phantom Tetra

The black phantom tetra have a body similar to the red phantom, and in this case the males are all black with a slightly higher dorsal fin, and the females have a little red in their fins. Black phantom tetras swim in schools of at least six and tend to hover around the middle of the aquarium. 

• Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon megalopterus
• Origin: Amazon Basin
• Lifespan: 7 years
• Max Size: 1 1/2 inches
• Food: flake, live, frozen
• Shipping Size: Approx. 1 inch