Black Phantom Tetra

🖤 Black Phantom Tetra (Hyphessobrycon megalopterus)

Add elegance and contrast to your aquarium with the beautiful Black Phantom Tetra. Known for its smoky grey body, flowing dark fins, and distinctive black shoulder patch, this peaceful schooling fish is a favourite among UK aquarists and aquascapers.
Ideal for planted and community aquariums, Black Phantom Tetras bring subtle colour, natural movement, and classic tetra behaviour to tropical freshwater setups.

🌿 Why Choose Black Phantom Tetra?
🖤 Beautiful smoky body with dark flowing fins
🐠 Peaceful schooling fish for community tanks
🌱 Perfect for planted and aquascaped aquariums
👀 Distinctive black “phantom” shoulder marking
⭐ Hardy and beginner-friendly tropical fish
👥 Looks best when kept in groups

Their calm but active shoaling behaviour makes them a great choice for filling mid-water space without overwhelming a peaceful aquarium.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon megalopterus
📛 Common Name: Black Phantom Tetra
🏠 Tank Size: 60L+ recommended
🌡️ Temperature: 22–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Flakes, micro pellets, frozen & live foods
👥 Group Size: 6+ recommended (8+ ideal)
📍 Swimming Level: Mid-water

Black Phantom Tetras thrive in planted aquariums with open swimming space, subdued lighting, and stable water parameters.

🐠 Compatibility
Ideal for peaceful community aquariums with rasboras, other tetras, dwarf cichlids, gouramis and small bottom-dwelling fish. A great option for planted tropical tanks.

Important Notes
For best colour and natural behaviour, Black Phantom Tetras should always be kept in groups. Males may occasionally display to one another, which is completely normal and adds to their character.

The Black Phantom Tetra is an excellent choice for UK fishkeepers looking for a peaceful, elegant schooling fish that adds movement and contrast to tropical aquariums.