{"product_id":"mato-grosso-red-cherry-tetra-3-4-1","title":"Mato Grosso Red Cherry Tetra 3\/4\"-1\"","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eBring a burst of fiery color to your aquascape with the stunning and highly sought-after \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"89\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eMato Grosso Red Cherry Tetra\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"119\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eHyphessobrycon sp. MZUEL 17771\u003c\/i\u003e). This relatively rare, newly introduced species is a true showstopper in the freshwater aquarium hobby. It displays an intense, vivid reddish-orange body coloration and deep red fins that intensify beautifully against live aquarium plants. If you are looking for a unique, peaceful nano fish that breaks away from the ordinary, this spectacular schooling characin is the perfect centerpiece for your next aquatic display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eQuick Overview \u0026amp; Product Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c5d53e021c0106d1-29\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"17\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003eHyphessobrycon sp. \u003cspan class=\"citation-58\"\u003eMZUEL 17771\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-58\"\u003e (also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"63\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-58\"\u003eHyphessobrycon sp. \"Muzel\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-58 citation-end-58\"\u003e)\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"2\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Mato Grosso Red Cherry Tetra, Red Cherry Tetra, Muzel Tetra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c5d53e021c0106d1-30\" data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-57\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-57\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-57 citation-end-57\"\u003e Approximately 1.75+ inches (4.5 cm)\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"3\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container luminous-sources hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c5d53e021c0106d1-31\" data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-56\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-56\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-56 citation-end-56\"\u003e Peaceful; active schooling community fish\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"4\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c5d53e021c0106d1-32\" data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-55 citation-end-55\"\u003e 20 Gallons\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"5\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/b\u003e pH: 5.5 – 7.2 | Temperature: 76°F – 82°F (24°C – 28°C) | Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003ePlace of Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c5d53e021c0106d1-33\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-54 citation-end-54\"\u003eThe Mato Grosso Red Cherry Tetra is native to South America, specifically originating from the wild, pristine river systems of Southwestern Brazil.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"6\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e They are heavily collected and documented within the slow-moving tributaries and blackwater streams of the Rio Juruena in the Mato Grosso State.\u003cbdi class=\"source-title\"\u003e\u003c\/bdi\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container luminous-sources hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c5d53e021c0106d1-35\" data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eIn nature, these fish act as micropredators. \u003cspan class=\"citation-50\"\u003eIn the home aquarium, they are highly adaptable, enthusiastic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"107\" data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-50\"\u003eomnivores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-50 citation-end-50\"\u003e.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"10\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-49 citation-end-49\"\u003eTo maintain their deep, vibrant red coloration, provide a varied diet consisting of high-quality color-enhancing flake foods, micro-pellets, and regular supplements of frozen or live foods such as baby brine shrimp, daphnia, copepods, and bloodworms.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"11\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container luminous-sources hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eTank Mates \u0026amp; Behavior\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c5d53e021c0106d1-36\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-48\"\u003eThe Red Cherry Tetra is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"26\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-48\"\u003eloosely schooling species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-48\"\u003e that must be kept in groups of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"83\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-48\"\u003eat least 5 to 6 individuals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-48 citation-end-48\"\u003e (though a school of 10 or more is ideal).\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"12\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-47 citation-end-47\"\u003eKeeping them in proper numbers reduces stress and encourages bold, active swimming behavior in the middle and upper zones of the water column.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"13\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e They are incredibly peaceful and make excellent tank mates for other similarly sized community fish, such as dwarf cichlids (\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"421\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eApistogramma\u003c\/i\u003e), rasboras, corydoras catfish, peaceful freshwater nano fish, and small plecos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c5d53e021c0106d1-37\" data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-46 citation-end-46\"\u003eWhile breeding this rare species in captivity is still a rewarding challenge for hobbyists, they follow typical egg-scattering characin behaviors.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"14\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-45\"\u003eTo attempt breeding, condition a pair with premium live foods in a dedicated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"224\" data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-45\"\u003ebreeding tank setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-45 citation-end-45\"\u003e featuring soft, slightly acidic water (pH 6.0), a raised temperature (~80°F), and plenty of spawning mops or fine-leaved plants like Java Moss.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"15\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Because adult tetras will readily consume their own eggs, parent fish should be removed immediately after spawning occurs. Fry will hatch within 24 to 36 hours and require microscopic live foods like infusoria or rotifers as a first food.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41120270352448,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/InstagramPost-39.png?v=1779219702","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/mato-grosso-red-cherry-tetra-3-4-1","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}