Black Phantom tetra

[lilmissmolly]

• Scientific Name: Megalamphodus megalopterus

• Family: Characidae

• Origin: Brazil

• Adult Size: 1.75 inches (4.5 cm)

• Social: Peaceful schooling fish

• Lifespan: 5 years

• Tank Level: Mid dweller

• Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons

• Diet: Omnivore, eats most foods

• Breeding: Egglayer

• Care: Intermediate

• pH: 6.0 - 7.5

• Hardness: to 18 dGH

• Temperature: 72-82 F (22-28 C)

Description
An attractive and peaceful member of the tetra family, Black Phantoms are different colored fish compared to their red hued cousins such as the Red Phantomor Serpae tetras. Their flat oval body is silvery gray with a black mark edged in white, similar to the Serpae tetra, just behind the gills.

Habitat/Care
Phantoms prefer a well-planted tank, gentle lighting and a dark substrate. Water parameters are not critical and may be soft to hard, and acidic to slightly alkaline. They should be kept in schools, preferably of a half dozen or more. It is not unsuual for males to claim small territories and quarrel with other males over their turf, however the battles are minor without injury.
Black Phantoms will school with other similarly sized and shaped tetras


here ya go ct ;D

[ctfishguy]

Thanks and Nice job, you know what would go nice with it? a pic yeesh, this conversation