Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – micro pellets, flake, frozen brine shrimp
Aquarium species profile
Black Phantom Tetra
Megalamphodus megalopterus · South America (Rio Guaporé, Brazil/Bolivia)
Minimum tank15 gal
Adult size1.75"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentPeaceful
Temperature72–82°F
pH range6.0–7.5
Compatible tank mates
Other small tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, small livebearers
Tank mates to avoid
Predatory fish, aggressive fin-nippers
Care notes
Males are smoky-grey with a bold black shoulder spot and dramatic extended fins. Females are reddish with black markings. Males display to each other with spread fins — impressive but rarely injurious. Great community fish.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.