Red eye tetra ( Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae ) /

The redeye tetra (Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae) is a species of tetra from the São Francisco, upper Paraná, Paraguay and Uruguay river basins in eastern and central South America. This freshwater fish is commonly kept in aquariums and bred in large numbers at commercial facilities in Eastern Europe and Asia. It can grow up to 7 cm in length and live for approximately 5 red-eye tetra has a bright silver body accented by a white-edged black basal half of the tail and a thin red circle around its eye. The redeye tetra’s hardiness and ease of care makes it an excellent beginner fish. It is readily available, peaceful and is suitable for most community aquariums although it is quite active and may disturb slower, more timid species. Although generally peaceful, some redeye tetras have been known to be fin nippers on rare occasions, even when kept in Redeye tetra is a schooling fish and are to be kept in groups of 6 or more.