White Fin Ornate Tetra - (No Online Purchases)

Name: White Fin Ornate Tetra / White Tip Tetra - Pick Up In Store Only

Scientific Name: Megalamphodus bentosi — formerly Hyphessobrycon bentosi.

Description: An elegant tetra with a translucent pink to salmon-coloured body and distinctive white-tipped fins. Dark markings on the dorsal fin provide an attractive contrast. Mature males develop longer dorsal fins and display to one another. A peaceful shoaling fish that looks particularly attractive in planted aquariums.

Origin: South America; the Amazon River basin. Most aquarium specimens are captive-bred.

pH: Approximately 6.0–7.5; prefers soft to moderately hard water.

Temperature: Around 23–28°C.

Adult Size: Approximately 4–5 cm.

Lifespan: Approximately 3–5 years with good care.

Food: Omnivorous. Feed quality tropical flakes or micro pellets, supplemented with frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops and occasional bloodworms.

Compatibility: Suitable with small, peaceful community fish such as other gentle tetras, rasboras, pencilfish and Corydoras. Keep in groups of at least eight, preferably ten or more, to encourage confident behaviour and natural displays. Avoid aggressive, boisterous or fin-nipping tank mates.

Habitat: Provide an established freshwater aquarium with planted areas, driftwood, shaded retreats and open swimming space. A dark substrate and floating plants help highlight their colours. Maintain gentle to moderate water movement, effective filtration and regular partial water changes.