Yellow Phantom Tetra

💛 Yellow Phantom Tetra (Hyphessobrycon roseus)
Brighten your aquarium with the subtle beauty of the Yellow Phantom Tetra. This peaceful South American tetra is loved for its soft yellow-gold body tones and elegant finnage, making it a perfect addition to planted and community aquariums across the UK.

Hardy and active without being boisterous, Yellow Phantom Tetras are ideal for hobbyists looking to add colour and natural schooling behaviour to a tropical freshwater setup.

🌿 Why Choose Yellow Phantom Tetra?
💛 Soft yellow-gold colouring
🐠 Peaceful schooling community fish
🌱 Perfect for planted aquariums
👶 Suitable for beginner to intermediate fishkeepers
🎯 Active mid-water swimmer

When kept in groups, they display natural shoaling behaviour and enhanced colouration.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon roseus
📛 Common Name: Yellow 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)
They thrive in well-planted aquariums with open swimming space and gentle flow. Slightly subdued lighting can help enhance their natural colour tones.

🐠 Compatibility
Ideal for peaceful community tanks with rasboras, other tetras, dwarf cichlids, gouramis and bottom-dwelling species. Avoid aggressive or much larger fish.

Important Notes
For best results, maintain stable water parameters and keep them in a proper shoal. Like many tetras, they feel most secure in groups and will show better colour and behaviour when not kept singly.
The Yellow Phantom Tetra is an excellent choice for UK fishkeepers looking for a hardy, peaceful tropical fish that adds warmth and subtle colour to planted aquariums.