Species name: Hyphessobrycon bentosi
Synonym: Hyphessobrycon bentosi bentosi; Hyphessobrycon robertsi
Common name: Bentosi White Tip Tetra/ Bentos Tetra/ Ornate Tetra/ False Rosy Tetra
Family: Characidae
Order: Characin
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Maximum size: 5 cm / 2 inches
Environment: freshwater
Origin: South America/Amazon River Basin
Temperament: Peaceful
Company: Hyphessobrycon bentosi (Bentosi White Tip Tetra ) are suitable for community aquariums
Water parameters: Temperature 24-28°C / 75-82°F; pH 6 – 7.5
Aquarium setup: Hyphessobrycon bentosi (Bentosi White Tip Tetra ) should be kept in aquarium that are densely planted along the back and sides. The aquarium should allow for plenty of free swimming space in the center. Hyphessobrycon bentosi (Bentosi White Tip Tetra ) should never be kept alone and a group of 10 or more is to be preferred.
Feeding: Hyphessobrycon bentosi (Bentosi White Tip Tetra )willingly accepts all kinds of food.
Breeding: Hyphessobrycon bentosi (Bentosi White Tip Tetra ) can be breed in a separate breeding aquarium with a lot of fine leafed plants which will serve as egg substrate. A lowered light level might help trigger spawning. The fry hatch after 24 hours and are free swimming a few days later. The fry need really small food and can take crushed flake food after 10 days from becoming free swimming.
