Kitty Tetra
Hyphessobrycon heliacus
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pH
5.5–7
Temperature
24–28 °C
Max size
3 cm
Min tank
45 L
Where to buy
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What Kitty Tetra costs in South Africa
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R37
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
A small, translucent characin with a fine dark shoulder mark. Suited to soft-water nano communities where its subtle colouring is not overwhelmed by brighter fish.
Care guide
Keeping Kitty Tetra healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 45L aquarium suits Kitty Tetra. Provide hiding spots and stable, well-filtered water; it suits a community setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 5.5–7 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Micropredator — small live and frozen foods. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Peaceful nano shoaler. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Breeding success with Kitty Tetra depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Price history — last 90 days
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