{"product_id":"black-phantom-tetra","title":"Black Phantom Tetra - 3.5cm (Hyphessobrycon megalopterus) (Live Fish)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Phantom Tetras (\u003cem\u003eHyphessobrycon megalopterus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e are peaceful South American schooling fish admired for their smoky silver-grey bodies, prominent black shoulder patch, and contrasting dark fins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Phantom Tetra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHyphessobrycon megalopterus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 4–5 cm (1.5–2 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful, active schooling fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended tank size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 60 L (15 US gal) or larger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivorous; high-quality flakes and small pellets, supplemented with frozen or live foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp, and bloodworms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e South America — Brazil and Bolivia, particularly the upper Paraguay and Madeira River basins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic care information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep in groups of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with larger groups preferred. Provide a planted aquarium with open swimming areas, subdued lighting, and gentle to moderate water flow. Maintain clean, stable water around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23–28°C (73–82°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They are peaceful community fish but males may display to one another, especially when kept in groups. Avoid aggressive tankmates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KeepingFishSimple","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46280296693949,"sku":"LIVE-FISH-BLACK-PHANTOM-TETRA-1PK","price":7.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2716\/2486\/files\/BlackPhantomTetra.png?v=1790369159","url":"https:\/\/keepingfishsimple.com\/products\/black-phantom-tetra","provider":"KeepingFishSimple","version":"1.0","type":"link"}