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Description

Description

Balloon Red Eye Tetra

📌 Basic Info

  • Scientific Name: Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae (Balloon Red Eye Tetra variant)

  • Common Names: Balloon Red Eye Tetra, Red Eye Tetra, Balloon Tetra

  • Family: Characidae (Tetra Family)

  • Order: Characiformes

  • Origin: South America — mainly Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay freshwater rivers

  • 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 – 7.5

  • Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F)

  • Hardness: 5 – 15 dGH

🐟 Characteristics

  • Body: Small, rounded “balloon-shaped” body with slightly arched back; smooth scales.

  • Coloration: Silvery body with bright red eyes; fins translucent to slightly pinkish.

  • Fins: Rounded dorsal, anal, and caudal fins; small pectoral fins.

  • Behavior: Peaceful, schooling fish; very social.

  • Nature: Active and mid-level swimmer; enjoys open swimming areas.

  • Special Feature: Balloon-shaped body gives a unique, eye-catching appearance; red eyes are vivid in well-lit aquariums.

🍽️ 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 to maintain health and vibrant eye 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 are appreciated.

  • Lighting: Moderate; enhances red eye and body coloration.

  • Water Change: 20–25% weekly.

👥 Social Behavior

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

  • Tank Mates: Peaceful community fish like guppies, rasboras, other tetras, and small gouramis.

  • 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 for best behavior and appearance.

  • 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 spikes.

⭐ Quick Tips
Balloon Red Eye Tetras are peaceful, charming, and visually striking freshwater fish. Their unique balloon-shaped body and vivid red eyes make them a favorite in community aquariums, adding color and activity to mid-water levels.