Loreto Tetra (Hyphessobrycon loretoensis)

Remarks: Loreto Tetras (Hyphessobrycon loretoensis) are small tetras from Peru with a thick black band in the lower half of their body and bright red tails. This pattern is fairly unique and makes them stand out, even from a distance, despite their small size. They do well in community set-ups and planted tanks with both bright or subdued lighting.  Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon loretoensis Common Name: Loreto Tetra Max Size: 1.25" pH: 5.0-8.0 Hardness: Soft Temperature: 70-82° Aggressiveness: Peaceful Region of Origin: South America Captive Bred or Wild: Wild Diet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foods Compatibility: Similarly sized schooling fish, dwarf cichlids, Corydoras, livebearers, rainbowfish, Loricariids Tank Mate Options: Orange Lemon Tetra Panda Tetra Bolivian Ram *****Please review our Shipping and Handling FAQ prior to placing your order. It contains important information about order fulfillment time, shipping speed, and other pertinent details.*****