Hyphessobrycon socolofi

Common name: Socolof’s Tetra

Origin: South America (native to the Rio Orinoco basin in Venezuela and Colombia)

Optimal living conditions: 24 - 28 °C temperature
6.0 - 7.5 pH
80 l+ sized aquarium

Adult fish size: 4 - 5 cm

Diet: Hyphessobrycon socolofi are omnivores and thrive on a varied diet. They can be fed high-quality flake food, small pellets, and live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia. They also enjoy plant-based foods like spirulina and blanched vegetables such as spinach, zucchini, and peas.

Tankmates: These tetras are peaceful and do well with other small, peaceful species such as rasboras, other tetras, small catfish, and peaceful barbs. They should be kept in schools of at least 6 individuals to promote natural schooling behavior and reduce stress. Avoid housing them with larger or more aggressive fish.

Note: Hyphessobrycon socolofi is known for its striking appearance, featuring a silvery body with beautiful red highlights, especially on its fins. These tetras are active and peaceful, making them an excellent addition to community tanks. They thrive in well-planted aquariums with plenty of swimming space, where they can display their natural schooling behavior.

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