RED EYE TETRA

The redeye tetra adds a touch of glamour to a freshwater community aquarium. Its metallic look, dynamic energy, and signature red eye with its pop of color combine to create an elegant display when kept in a school of six or more. This fish is also a good choice as a beginner fish. Water conditions fluctuate wildly in its natural habitat, so this fish can tolerate a wide range of differences and changes. The redeye tetra is a relatively larger tetra and should ideally be housed in a 20-gallon or larger aquarium.

COMMON NAMES: Yellow-banded moenkhausia, yellowback moenkhausia, yellowhead tetra, lamp eye tetra

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

ADULT SIZE: 2.75 inches

LIFE EXPECTANCY: 5 years