Yellow Tetra (eos) Care Guide
Hyphessobrycon eos, the Dawn tetra, is a small characin recorded from the Guianas, kept as a peaceful schooling fish in soft tinted water.
Overview
Hyphessobrycon eos, known as the Dawn tetra, is a small characin rarely seen in the trade. Its species name references Eos, the Greek goddess of dawn, a name typically applied to fish with rosy coloration.
Taxonomy
- Family: Characidae (order Characiformes)
- Genus: Hyphessobrycon
- Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon eos
Habitat
FishBase lists the species from South America, with the locality recorded as Guyana and marked uncertain. It is a benthopelagic freshwater fish of tropical waters.
Tank requirements
- Minimum tank volume: 60 L
- Temperature: 23-27 °C (73-81 °F)
- pH: 5.5-7.0
- GH: 1-10 °dGH
- Maximum size: about 4.2 cm TL (FishBase)
- School size: 6 or more individuals
- Lifespan: 3-5 years
Diet
The species is omnivorous and accepts small dried, frozen and live foods in the aquarium, fed twice daily.
Compatibility
It is a peaceful mid-water schooler that shows best in groups over a dark substrate in lightly tinted water. Suitable companions include Cardinal tetras and pencilfish; aggressive species should be avoided.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List: Least Concern (assessed 2020).