{"product_id":"black-phantom-tetra","title":"Black phantom tetra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Phantom Tetra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific name: Hyphessobrycon megalopterus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Temperature: 22–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •pH Level: 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Adult Size: 4–5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Minimum Tank Size: 60 Liters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Temperament: Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Tank Level: Middle swimmer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Diet: Omnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Care Level: Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Lifespan: 4–6 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Phantom Tetra (Hyphessobrycon megalopterus) is a beautiful and peaceful schooling fish known for its smoky gray body and distinctive black shoulder patch. Males often display elongated dorsal fins and may spar gently with one another as part of natural display behavior.This species adds subtle elegance and movement to planted aquariums. When kept in proper schools, they show confident swimming patterns and enhanced coloration.They are hardy and adaptable, making them suitable for beginner to intermediate aquarists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Tank Mates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Other peaceful tetras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Corydoras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Rasboras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Dwarf Gouramis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Angelfish (peaceful setups)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid With:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Aggressive cichlids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Large predatory fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest kept in schools of 8 or more to reduce stress and enhance natural behavior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Quality flakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Micro pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Frozen foods (daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed small amounts 1–2 times daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Planted aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Soft lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Dark substrate to enhance color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Gentle filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •School of at least 8 individuals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide plants and décor for natural comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southwest Tropical \u0026 Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57583428370819,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/swtropicalmarine.co.uk\/products\/black-phantom-tetra","provider":"Southwest Tropical \u0026 Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}