The Yellow Phantom Tetra is a peaceful and subtly beautiful freshwater fish known for its soft yellow to golden body, translucent fins, and gentle schooling behavior. Often appreciated for its calm temperament, it makes an excellent addition to community aquariums, especially when kept in groups where it displays natural social interactions and mild fin-flaring displays without aggression. These tetras thrive in well-planted tanks with subdued lighting, which helps bring out their warm coloration, and they prefer stable, slightly acidic water conditions. Easy to care for and adaptable, Yellow Phantom Tetras are ideal for aquarists looking for a more understated but elegant schooling fish.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyphessobrycon roseus (yellow variety) |
| Common Name | Yellow Phantom Tetra |
| Tank Size | 15–20+ gallons |
| Group Size | 6–10+ (schooling fish) |
| Temperature | 23–28°C (73–82°F) |
| pH Range | 5.5–7.2 |
| Water Hardness | Soft to moderately hard |
| Behavior | Peaceful, mild display behavior |
| Diet | Omnivore (flakes, micro pellets, frozen/live foods like brine shrimp, daphnia) |
| Tank Setup | Planted tank, subdued lighting, driftwood, open swimming space |
| Lifespan | 3–5 years |
| Breeding | Egg scatterer; best in dim, separate tank |
| Tankmates | Peaceful community fish (tetras, rasboras, small catfish) |
Yellow Phantom Tetra
$4.99Price
