Common name: Black Phantom Tetra Scientific name: Megalamphodus Megalopterus Average Adult Fish Size: 1.75 inches / 4.5 cm Place of...
Profiles Tropical Tetra
The tetra is often the iconic fish associated with keeping tropical fish and will often be one of the first types of fish you might keep in the home aquarium. These are recommended as such due to not growing to be huge fish yet from an early age they exhibit vibrant colours and are generally always active. Given a big enough tank most types are likely to shoal giving you a fascinating home aquarium.
We have put together some profiles of tetra tropical fish in this section so you can see the wide range of varieties available and how best to keep and care for them in your fish tank.
Common name: Congo Tetra Scientific name: Phenacogrammus Interruptus Average Adult Fish Size: 3 inches / 7.5 cm Place of Origin:...
Common name: Black Piranha, Rhom Scientific name: Serrasalmus Rhombeus Average Adult Fish Size: 12 inches / 30 cm Place of...
Common name: Albino Buenos Aires Tetra Scientific name: Hemigrammus Caudovittatus Average Adult Fish Size: 2 inches / 5 cm Place...
Common name: Emperor Tetra Scientific name: Nematobrycon Palmeri Average Adult Fish Size: 1.5 inches / 3.8 cm Place of Origin:...
Common name: Gold Neon Tetra, Gold Tetra Scientific name: Paracheirodon Innesi Average Adult Fish Size: 1.5 inches / 3.8 cm...