Rosy Tetra is a small fish with the scientific name Hyphessobrycon rosaceus.
It comes from South America, specifically Guyana, and Brazil. Aquarists like having these fish in their aquariums.
Rosy Tetra Interesting Facts
- Rosy Tetra (Hyphessobrycon rosaceus) is native to South America and found in Guyana and Brazil’s river basins.
- This small fish prefers freshwater environments with a pH level of 5.8 to 7.5, water hardness up to 20 dH, and tropical temperatures between 75°F to 82°F (24°C to 28°C).
- It grows up to 1.3 inches (3.4 centimeters) in length.
- As an oviparous species, Rosy Tetra reproduces by laying eggs.
Rosy Tetra Habitat
Rosy Tetra comes from South America, specifically in the Essequibo, Corantijn, and Suriname River basins.
This fish lives in freshwater environments and swims close to the bottom (benthopelagic).
It prefers a pH level between 5.8 to 7.5, water hardness up to 20 dH, and temperatures between 75°F to 82°F (24°C to 28°C).
This fish thrives in tropical conditions.
| Water Temperature: | 75°F to 82°F (24°C to 28°C) |
| Water pH: | 5.8 to 7.5 pH |
| Water Hardness: | Unknown |
Rosy Tetra Physical Characteristics
Size: 1.3 inches (3.4 centimeters)
Rosy Tetra is a small fish. It grows up to 1.3 inches (3.4 centimeters) long.
Rosy Tetra Reproduction
Rosy Tetra is oviparous, meaning it lays eggs to reproduce.
Rosy Tetra Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Genus: | Hyphessobrycon |
| Scientific Name: | Hyphessobrycon rosaceus |
| Also Known As: | Rosy Tetra |
| Conservation Status: | Unknown |