Wada's Tetra (Hyphessobrycon wadai)

Fish in the family Characidae. Easy care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameHyphessobrycon wadai

FamilyCharacidae

Also known asWadai Tetra, Red Flush Bentosi

Care levelEasy

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentPeaceful

Dietomnivore

Adult size1.8 in

Minimum tank size20 gallons

Water parametersTemp 73-82°F, pH 5.5-7.5, GH 2-15 dGH

Appearance

Pinkish-silver body with a red flush and long white-tipped dorsal and anal fins; part of the bentosi/rosy complex.

Difficulty and care for the Wada's Tetra

Easy

Origin and habitat

Brazil (Amazon basin)

Keeper notes

Peaceful rosy-group display tetra; harmless male fin-flaring only. Shrimp-safe.

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