- Scientific Name: Megalamphodus megalopterus
- Other Names:
- Family: Characidae
- Origin: Brazile
- Adult Size: 1.75 inches (4.5 cm)
- Social: Peaceful schooling fish
- Lifespan: 5 years
- Tank Level: Mid dweller
- Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallon
- Diet: Omnivore, eats most foods
- Breeding: Egglayer
- Care: Intermediate
- pH: 6.0 - 7.5
- Hardness: to 18 dGH
- Temperature: 72-82 F (22-28 C)
- Expanded Profile
Black Phantom Tetra
From Shirlie Sharpe, About.com
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