Ornate Tetra

Ornate Tetra

Hyphessobrycon bentosi

Also known as: Bentos Tetra

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (6+)

Closely related to the Rosy Tetra with a pinkish-orange body and white-tipped fins. Males develop impressive elongated dorsal fins.

Tank Size

15 gal
minimum (20+ preferred)

Temperature

73–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

6–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

2"
5.1 cm

Lifespan

3–5 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Hardy and adaptable. Keep in groups for best displays. Does well in planted community tanks with peaceful tankmates.

Feeding

Flakes, micro pellets, frozen brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5"

Use Caution With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Silvertip Tetra 2" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4" Blue Tetra 2.5" Long-Finned Serpae Tetra 1.8" Discus 8" Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid 3" Firemouth Cichlid 6" Severum 8"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8" Red Devil 12" Jaguar Cichlid 16" Flowerhorn 12"

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