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Costae Tetra

Costae Tetra

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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

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📛 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

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