Mato Grosso Tetra Care Guide
Hyphessobrycon sp. "Mato Grosso" is an undescribed tetra from the Mato Grosso region of Brazil, kept as a peaceful soft-water schooling fish.
Overview
The Mato Grosso tetra is a localized form from the Mato Grosso region of Brazil with an undescribed taxonomy, traded as Hyphessobrycon sp. "Mato Grosso". It belongs to a genus of small American characins kept as peaceful schooling fish.
Taxonomy
- Family: Characidae (Wikipedia places the genus in Acestrorhamphidae, order Characiformes)
- Genus: Hyphessobrycon
- Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon sp. "Mato Grosso" (undescribed)
Habitat
The genus Hyphessobrycon is distributed across the Neotropics, with most species in South America. This form originates from the Mato Grosso region of Brazil; a formal scientific description is not yet available.
Tank requirements
- Minimum tank volume: 60 L
- Temperature: 23-27 °C (73-81 °F)
- pH: 5.5-7.0
- GH: 1-10 °dGH
- School size: 8 or more individuals
- Lifespan: 3-5 years
Diet
Hyphessobrycon tetras are generally omnivorous, feeding on small crustaceans, insects, worms and zooplankton. This form accepts small dried, frozen and live foods in the aquarium.
Compatibility
It is kept as a peaceful mid-water schooler. Suitable companions include Corydoras and dwarf cichlids such as Apistogramma; aggressive species should be avoided.