{"product_id":"black-phantom-tetra-hyphessobrycon-megalopterus","title":"Black Phantom Tetra (Hyphessobrycon megalopterus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Phantom Tetra\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eHyphessobrycon megalopterus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a popular freshwater species among aquarists. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America (Paraguay River basin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 4–5 cm (1.5–2 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 years with proper care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, schooling fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 or more (they thrive in groups)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"tankrequirements\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 20 gallons for a small school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavily planted with open swimming space; subdued lighting enhances their colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"diet\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOmnivorous: High-quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen or live foods (brine shrimp, daphnia).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"behaviorcompatibility\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful community fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood tank mates: Other small tetras, rasboras, corydoras, dwarf gouramis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid fin-nippers or aggressive species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"specialfeatures\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMales have a more pronounced black dorsal fin and slimmer body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales are rounder and slightly paler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AZOO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47785066430782,"sku":"400000007908","price":6.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/5104\/3390\/files\/1_BlackPhantomTetra.jpg?v=1740620282","url":"https:\/\/yourlocalfishstore.com\/products\/black-phantom-tetra-hyphessobrycon-megalopterus","provider":"Your Local Fish Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}