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Rosy Tetra (Hyphessobrycon rosaceus)

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Description

Rosy Tetras are peaceful and colorful community fish with a pinkish hue, subtle black markings, and flowing finnage. Their calm temperament and shoaling behavior make them a favorite for planted tanks and South American biotopes.

Difficulty Level

Beginner Friendly

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Rosy Tetra (Hyphessobrycon rosaceus)

Core Details

Highlights

Care Level

0

/ 10

Hardy and undemanding, they thrive in standard tropical freshwater setups with soft, stable water and a small shoal.

Environment Impact

0

/ 10

Mostly captive-bred with minimal impact on wild populations. Farming supports sustainable aquarium trade.

Origin
Native to the lowland rivers and floodplains of the Guianas and Brazil, particularly in the Essequibo and Amazon basins.

Visual & Functional Appeal
Semi-translucent pink body with shimmering rose tones, dark shoulder spot, and graceful, often white-edged fins. Males may develop a deeper rose coloration, especially during courtship.

Purpose
Adds color, motion, and tranquility to planted aquariums. As a shoaling species, it creates coordinated movement and reduces stress in shy tank mates.

Importance
Excellent dither fish for small cichlids and ideal for community setups. Their social behavior promotes natural group dynamics, and their small bio-load makes them easy on filtration systems.

Included Resources
Works well in soft, slightly acidic water. Prefers dark substrate, floating plants, and calm flow. Benefits from gentle filtration and stable lighting. A planted environment enhances color and health.

Best Use Cases
Best in Amazon-style biotopes, aquascaped community tanks, or as companions for peaceful dwarf cichlids and shrimp. Ideal for nano to medium-sized planted tanks.

Conservation Context
Wild populations are stable. Most stock in trade is bred in captivity, reducing pressure on wild ecosystems.

Ideal Aquatic Animals
• Corydoras
• Dwarf cichlids (Apistos, rams)
• Pencilfish and hatchetfish
• Small rasboras
• Shrimp and peaceful snails

Region (A)
• Latitude: 3.9339° N
• Longitude: -53.1258° W
(French Guiana — Maroni River basin)

Region (B)
• Latitude: -3.1019° S
• Longitude: -60.0250° W
(Northern Brazil — Central Amazon basin)

How Many Can I Keep?

Get smart stocking suggestions based on your tank size.

e.g. 75 gallons (280 L)

Rosy Tetra (Hyphessobrycon rosaceus)

Core Details

Highlights

Care Level

0

/ 10

Hardy and undemanding, they thrive in standard tropical freshwater setups with soft, stable water and a small shoal.

Environment Impact

0

/ 10

Mostly captive-bred with minimal impact on wild populations. Farming supports sustainable aquarium trade.

Origin
Native to the lowland rivers and floodplains of the Guianas and Brazil, particularly in the Essequibo and Amazon basins.

Visual & Functional Appeal
Semi-translucent pink body with shimmering rose tones, dark shoulder spot, and graceful, often white-edged fins. Males may develop a deeper rose coloration, especially during courtship.

Purpose
Adds color, motion, and tranquility to planted aquariums. As a shoaling species, it creates coordinated movement and reduces stress in shy tank mates.

Importance
Excellent dither fish for small cichlids and ideal for community setups. Their social behavior promotes natural group dynamics, and their small bio-load makes them easy on filtration systems.

Included Resources
Works well in soft, slightly acidic water. Prefers dark substrate, floating plants, and calm flow. Benefits from gentle filtration and stable lighting. A planted environment enhances color and health.

Best Use Cases
Best in Amazon-style biotopes, aquascaped community tanks, or as companions for peaceful dwarf cichlids and shrimp. Ideal for nano to medium-sized planted tanks.

Conservation Context
Wild populations are stable. Most stock in trade is bred in captivity, reducing pressure on wild ecosystems.

Ideal Aquatic Animals
• Corydoras
• Dwarf cichlids (Apistos, rams)
• Pencilfish and hatchetfish
• Small rasboras
• Shrimp and peaceful snails

Region (A)
• Latitude: 3.9339° N
• Longitude: -53.1258° W
(French Guiana — Maroni River basin)

Region (B)
• Latitude: -3.1019° S
• Longitude: -60.0250° W
(Northern Brazil — Central Amazon basin)

How Many Can I Keep?

Get smart stocking suggestions based on your tank size.

e.g. 75 gallons (280 L)

Rosy Tetra (Hyphessobrycon rosaceus)

Core Details

Highlights

Care Level

0

/ 10

Hardy and undemanding, they thrive in standard tropical freshwater setups with soft, stable water and a small shoal.

Environment Impact

0

/ 10

Mostly captive-bred with minimal impact on wild populations. Farming supports sustainable aquarium trade.

Origin
Native to the lowland rivers and floodplains of the Guianas and Brazil, particularly in the Essequibo and Amazon basins.

Visual & Functional Appeal
Semi-translucent pink body with shimmering rose tones, dark shoulder spot, and graceful, often white-edged fins. Males may develop a deeper rose coloration, especially during courtship.

Purpose
Adds color, motion, and tranquility to planted aquariums. As a shoaling species, it creates coordinated movement and reduces stress in shy tank mates.

Importance
Excellent dither fish for small cichlids and ideal for community setups. Their social behavior promotes natural group dynamics, and their small bio-load makes them easy on filtration systems.

Included Resources
Works well in soft, slightly acidic water. Prefers dark substrate, floating plants, and calm flow. Benefits from gentle filtration and stable lighting. A planted environment enhances color and health.

Best Use Cases
Best in Amazon-style biotopes, aquascaped community tanks, or as companions for peaceful dwarf cichlids and shrimp. Ideal for nano to medium-sized planted tanks.

Conservation Context
Wild populations are stable. Most stock in trade is bred in captivity, reducing pressure on wild ecosystems.

Ideal Aquatic Animals
• Corydoras
• Dwarf cichlids (Apistos, rams)
• Pencilfish and hatchetfish
• Small rasboras
• Shrimp and peaceful snails

Region (A)
• Latitude: 3.9339° N
• Longitude: -53.1258° W
(French Guiana — Maroni River basin)

Region (B)
• Latitude: -3.1019° S
• Longitude: -60.0250° W
(Northern Brazil — Central Amazon basin)

How Many Can I Keep?

Get smart stocking suggestions based on your tank size.

e.g. 75 gallons (280 L)

Rosy Tetra (Hyphessobrycon rosaceus)

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