Bentosi White Fin Tetra

🔥 Bentosi White Fin Tetra (Hyphessobrycon bentosi)

Add elegance and subtle colour to your aquarium with the beautiful Bentosi White Fin Tetra. Known for its soft pink to rose-tinted body and striking white-tipped fins, this graceful species brings a refined, delicate look to planted aquariums.

Bentosi Tetras are peaceful and visually striking, especially when their flowing white fins catch the light as they move through the water.

🌿 Why Choose Bentosi White Fin Tetra?

🤍 Distinctive white-tipped flowing fins
🌸 Soft pink to rose body colouration
🐠 Peaceful and elegant schooling fish
🌱 Ideal for planted and aquascaped aquariums
⭐ Unique and sought-after tetra in the UK

When kept in groups, Bentosi White Fin Tetras create a calm, graceful shoal that adds movement and sophistication to any aquarium.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon bentosi
📛 Common Name: Bentosi White Fin Tetra
🏠 Tank Size: 60L+ recommended
🌡️ Temperature: 24–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 5.5–7.0
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Flakes, micro pellets, frozen & live foods
👥 Group Size: 6–8+ recommended

Bentosi Tetras thrive in planted aquariums with gentle flow, subdued lighting, and areas of cover, which help enhance their natural colouration and fin display.

🐠 Compatibility

Perfect for peaceful community aquariums. They pair well with other calm species such as small tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, and peaceful dwarf cichlids. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping fish.

Important Notes

Bentosi White Fin Tetras can be slightly shy when first introduced but become more confident in larger groups. Keeping them in well-planted tanks helps them feel secure and display their best colours.

The Bentosi White Fin Tetra is an excellent choice for UK aquarists looking for a soft-coloured, elegant fish that adds grace and movement to planted and community aquariums.