Lamp Eye Tetra - (No Online Purchases)

Name: Lamp Eye Tetra / Red Eye Tetra - (No Online Purchases)

Scientific Name: Bario sanctaefilomenae — formerly Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae.

Description: A hardy, active tetra with a bright silver body, a distinctive red marking over the upper eye and a contrasting black band at the base of the tail. These confident shoaling fish create an attractive display in a spacious community aquarium.

Origin: South America; Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.

pH: Approximately 6.0–8.0.

Temperature: Around 22–26°C.

Adult Size: Approximately 6–7 cm.

Lifespan: Approximately 5 years with good care.

Food: Omnivorous. Feed quality tropical flakes or small pellets, including some vegetable-based food, supplemented with frozen or live brine shrimp, daphnia and occasional bloodworms.

Compatibility: Best kept with similarly sized, active community fish and peaceful bottom dwellers. Keep in groups of at least eight, preferably ten or more, to help reduce chasing and fin-nipping. Avoid timid, slow-moving or long-finned fish such as bettas and fancy guppies.

Habitat: Provide an established freshwater aquarium with planted edges, shaded retreats and plenty of open swimming space. Driftwood and floating plants provide cover. Maintain effective filtration, moderate water movement and regular partial water changes.