Hyphessobrycon heliacus
pH
5.5 - 7
Temperature
24° - 28 °C
Max size
3 cm
Min tank
45 L
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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.
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Everything you need to keep Kitty Tetra healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 45L aquarium suits Kitty Tetra. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 5.5–7 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Kitty Tetra is micropredator — small live and frozen foods. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Kitty Tetra is generally peaceful nano shoaler. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful nano shoaler tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Kitty Tetra vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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