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(C1) Rosy Tetra

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Description

Rosy Tetra

📌 Basic Info

  • Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon rosaceus

  • Common Names: Rosy Tetra, Rose Tetra

  • Family: Characidae (Tetra Family)

  • Order: Characiformes

  • Origin: South America — primarily the Rio Tapajós and surrounding Amazon tributaries in Brazil

  • Size: Up to 2 inches (5 cm) in captivity

  • Lifespan: 3 – 5 years

  • Tank Zone: Mid-level swimmer

🌊 Water Parameters

  • TDS: 50 – 200 ppm

  • pH: 6.0 – 7.0

  • Temperature: 23 – 27°C (73 – 81°F)

  • Hardness: 2 – 15 dGH

🐟 Characteristics

  • Body: Small, laterally compressed body with smooth scales.

  • Coloration: Silvery body with pink to rosy hues along the midline; fins often slightly red or translucent.

  • Fins: Short, rounded fins; dorsal fin may have a hint of black edging.

  • Behavior: Peaceful, schooling fish; prefers groups of 6 or more.

  • Nature: Active, social, and mid-level swimmer.

  • Special Feature: Enhances coloration when kept in schools and in well-planted tanks.

🍽️ Food

  • Type: Omnivorous

  • Diet: Flakes, micro-pellets, live/frozen foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp, and bloodworms.

  • Feeding Frequency: Once or twice daily.

  • Tip: Feed small amounts multiple times a day for best health and color.

🛠️ Maintenance

  • Tank Size: Minimum 60 liters (15 gallons) for a small school.

  • Filtration: Moderate filtration; gentle water flow preferred.

  • Substrate: Fine gravel or sand; smooth substrate recommended.

  • Decor: Plants, driftwood, and open swimming areas; floating plants provide comfort.

  • Lighting: Moderate; enhances rosy coloration.

  • Water Change: 20–25% weekly.

👥 Social Behavior

  • Group Size: Best kept in schools of 6 or more.

  • Tank Mates: Peaceful community fish such as rasboras, guppies, and other small tetras.

  • Avoid: Aggressive or fin-nipping species.

  • Compatibility Note: Very social; stress occurs if kept alone or in too small groups.

✅ Do’s

  • Keep in schools to maintain color and behavior.

  • Provide plants and open swimming areas.

  • Maintain clean water with regular changes.

  • Feed a varied diet including live and frozen foods.

❌ Don’ts

  • Don’t keep singly; they are schooling fish.

  • Don’t house with aggressive species.

  • Don’t neglect water quality; sensitive to ammonia/nitrite.

⭐ Quick Tips
Rosy Tetras are small, vibrant, and peaceful freshwater fish ideal for community tanks. Their rosy coloration and active schooling behavior make them a beautiful addition to planted aquariums or colorful community setups.