Costae Tetra
Costae Tetra (Hyphessobrycon (characin species))
Freshwater Schooling Community Fish • Active Peaceful Swimmer • Beginner Friendly Aquarium Fish
📋 Description
The Costae Tetra is a freshwater schooling characin valued for its attractive colouration and lively schooling behaviour in a community aquarium.
A South American schooling characin sharing the same general hardy, peaceful nature common across most small tetra species, well suited to a planted community tank.
With a proper-sized school and stable water conditions, it thrives as a Schooling Community Display Fish.
💡 Highlights
🐟 Active Schooling Species: Best kept in a group of 6 or more
🧠 Hardy & Adaptable: Suits a range of stable community tank conditions
🌿 Excellent Community Fish: Compatible with similarly sized peaceful species
✨ Distinctive Colouration: A standout addition to a planted community tank
📛 Common Name: Costae Tetra
🔬 Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon (characin species)
👨👩👧 Family: Characidae
🌍 Origin: South America (Captive Bred)
📏 Max Size: 3–4 cm (≈ 1.2–1.6")
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 23–27°C (73–81°F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🌿 Plant Safe: ✅ Yes
🏠 Min Tank Size: 60 L (≈ 15 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Mid Level
🧬 Stock Type: Farmed / captive-bred as standard stock
⏳ Lifespan: 3–5 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Egg Scatterer

















