{"product_id":"red-eye-lampeye-moenkhausia-sanctaefilomenae","title":"Red Eye Lampeye | Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest known as the Red Eye Tetra, this hardy silver shoaler has a vivid red upper eye and a bold black band across the base of the tail. Active, adaptable and quick to settle, it grows to around 7cm and makes a lively, bombproof backbone for a community aquarium. Kept in a good-sized group it shows constant, natural shoaling behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Eye Tetra comes from the clear and slightly turbid rivers, streams and tributaries of central South America — the Paraguay, Paraná and upper Brazilian basins — where it swims in loose shoals among open water and marginal vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA neat, silvery, deep-bodied tetra with a bright red crescent over the top of the eye and a striking black-and-silver banded tail base. The clean, reflective body and contrasting markings make a large group very eye-catching, especially against a planted, well-lit tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and robust, but a known occasional fin-nipper — best kept in a group of six or more, which keeps them focused on each other and reduces nipping. Avoid housing them with slow, very long-finned tankmates. Otherwise an excellent, easygoing community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unfussy omnivore and micropredator. Feed a quality flake or micro-pellet staple, supplemented with frozen or live brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworm to keep colour and condition up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdaptable to a wide range of water, from soft to moderately hard and slightly acidic to slightly alkaline. It appreciates clean, well-filtered water with some flow, open swimming space and a darker substrate and planting to show off its colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering species that spawns among fine-leaved plants. It shows no parental care and will eat its own eggs, so a separate, dimly lit breeding tank with a spawning mesh is needed to raise fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoenkhausia sanctaefilomenae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Eye Tetra (also sold as Red Eye Lampeye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 7cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling; may nip fins)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 litres or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners and community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther robust community fish — larger tetras, rasboras, barbs, rainbowfish, Corydoras and peaceful cichlids such as rams. Always keep in a shoal of six or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow, long-finned fish such as bettas, angelfish and fancy guppies, whose fins may be nipped, and very small fish or shrimp that could be seen as food.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232815759651,"sku":"AA3093","price":7.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232815792419,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Red_Eye_Lampeye.jpg?v=1781484076","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/red-eye-lampeye-moenkhausia-sanctaefilomenae","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}