{"product_id":"black-phantom-tetra-unsexed","title":"Black Phantom Tetra (Hyphessobrycon megalopterus) (Unsexed)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eAdd a touch of dramatic elegance to your aquascape with the captivating \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003eBlack Phantom Tetra\u003c\/b\u003e. Known for its striking charcoal-grey to translucent silver body and bold, signature black patch right behind the gills, this peaceful schooling fish is a must-have for both beginner and experienced hobbyists alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWhen mature, males develop stunning, elongated charcoal dorsal and anal fins that they proudly display during harmless \"mock fights\" with one another, while females offer a beautiful contrast with their warm, reddish pelvic and adipose fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eQuick Care \u0026amp; Breeding Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ3ecQahgKEwiIh7rM-sqVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ8AU\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0,0\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,0,1,0\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHyphessobrycon megalopterus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,1,0\"\u003eSouth America (Guaporé and Paraguay River Basins)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,0\"\u003e20 Gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,1,0\"\u003eEasy \/ Beginner-Friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,1,0\"\u003e72°F to 82°F (22°C to 28°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003epH Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6,1,0\"\u003e6.0 – 7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7,1,0\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-footer hide-on-print hide-from-message-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-button-base mat-badge mat-unthemed mat-badge-overlap mat-badge-above mat-badge-after mat-badge-small mat-badge-hidden ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"More options\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-persistent-ripple mdc-icon-button__ripple\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-focus-indicator\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-touch-target\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eComprehensive Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003ePlace of Origin \u0026amp; Natural Habitat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe Black Phantom Tetra hails from the slow-moving, heavily vegetated river basins of South America, specifically the Guaporé and Paraguay rivers spanning Brazil and Bolivia. In the wild, they thrive in clear to slightly tannin-stained waters surrounded by overhanging forest canopies, which shade them from intense light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eTank Size \u0026amp; Ideal Environment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eTo keep your Black Phantom Tetras happy and stress-free, a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003eminimum tank size of 20 gallons\u003c\/b\u003e is highly recommended. Because they are strict \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"138\"\u003eschooling fish\u003c\/b\u003e, they must be kept in groups of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"185\"\u003e6 or more\u003c\/b\u003e—larger groups drastically increase their confidence and bring out their natural, vivid coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eTheir aquarium setup should feature a dark substrate to mimic the riverbeds of South America and make their smoky coloration pop. Provide a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"140\"\u003eheavily planted environment\u003c\/b\u003e using live aquatic plants like Java Fern, Anubias, and Amazon Swords, leaving plenty of open swimming space in the center. Adding floating plants and driftwood will provide the dappled lighting and shelter they crave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eBlack Phantom Tetras are undemanding \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003eomnivores\u003c\/b\u003e with great appetites. For optimal health and maximum color vibrancy, feed them a varied diet consisting of high-quality tropical flake foods and micro pellets as their daily staple. Supplement their meals 2 to 3 times a week with frozen or live foods, such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eCompatible Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eAs an exceptionally \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003epeaceful community fish\u003c\/b\u003e, the Black Phantom Tetra gets along wonderfully with a wide variety of aquarium inhabitants. Avoid housing them with large, aggressive, or predatory species that might view them as a snack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGreat Tank Mates Include:\u003c\/b\u003e Other peaceful tetras (like Neon or Cardinal Tetras), Rasboras, Corydoras Catfish, Khuli Loaches, Dwarf Gouramis, and peaceful dwarf cichlids like Ram Cichlids. They are also perfectly safe to keep with larger freshwater shrimp and snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eBreeding Black Phantom Tetras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eBreeding Black Phantom Tetras is moderately easy in a dedicated breeding tank. Set up a separate, dimly lit 10-gallon tank with very soft, slightly acidic water (pH 6.0–6.5) and plenty of fine-leaved plants like Java Moss or a spawning grid to catch the eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eCondition a select pair with premium live foods before moving them to the breeding tank. As \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003eegg-scatterers\u003c\/b\u003e, females will release up to 300 eggs among the moss or substrate. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"173\"\u003eCrucial Step:\u003c\/b\u003e Parents offer no parental care and will eat their own eggs; you must remove the adults immediately after spawning occurs. Eggs hatch in about 24 to 36 hours, and the fry can be fed infusoria or freshly hatched brine shrimp once they are free-swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photos shown on fish product pages are representations of adult fish and are NOT the actual fish that you will be receiving.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease visit our “Ordering\/Shipping fish” page prior to checking out to familiarize yourself with our process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe ship fish exclusively using overnight shipping with either FedEx or UPS. We will not ship fish with lesser expensive shipping services like “Ground” or “Priority Mail”. This is to ensure the safety of the fish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eUnless specified, all fish are sold as unsexed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41301058289728,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/InstagramPost-12_f7ee37b8-ab42-41aa-95cd-087d0aea1fe6.png?v=1783789314","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/black-phantom-tetra-unsexed","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}