Red Devil Tetra
Hyphessobrycon piranga
Red Devil Tetra is a peaceful middle-to-top swimmer. Keep in a school of 7+.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 3.5 cm (≤ 1.4 in)
- Care level
- Beginner – Intermediate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swimming zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temperature
- 23–27 °C
- pH
- 5.5–7.5
- GH
- 5–15 dGH
- KH
- 2–7 dKH
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 5 years
- Group behavior
- Keep in a school of 7+
Care requirements
Care level: Beginner – Intermediate.
Lifespan: up to 5 years.
Water parameters
Suitable water: temperature 23–27 °C, pH 5.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH, KH 2–7 dKH.
Temperament and compatibility
Red Devil Tetra is peaceful and suits calm community fish.
Keep in a school of 7+.
Swimming zone and behavior
This fish uses the middle to upper part of the aquarium, so leave enough open swimming space for movement and feeding. Keep in a school of 7+.
Feeding
As an omnivore, Red Devil Tetra should receive a varied diet rather than one repeated food type.
Natural habitat and origin
Origin: Brazil.
Before adding this fish
- Make room for its social group.
- Avoid aggressive or highly competitive fish.
- Keep in a school of 7+.
- Offer a varied diet that matches this species.
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FAQ
How large does Red Devil Tetra get?
Red Devil Tetra reaches ≤ 3.5 cm (≤ 1.4 in).
Is Red Devil Tetra peaceful?
Yes. Red Devil Tetra is recorded as peaceful and is best planned with calm community fish that do not harass it or dominate the feeding area.
What temperature is suitable for Red Devil Tetra?
Keep it between 23 to 27 °C.
Should Red Devil Tetra be kept alone or in a group?
Red Devil Tetra: Keep in a school of 7+.