Black Phantom Tetra
Hyphessobrycon megalopterus
Also sold as Chocolate Tetra.
Elegant grey tetra with a black shoulder spot and flowing fins; males spar harmlessly.
More than a design — your whole aquarium, handled
Skapelab plans the scape and everything you need to build and run it.
A design for your tankA hand-illustrated layout, sized to your exact tank and skill level.
Stocking picked for youCompatible fish & invertebrates, chosen and quantified for the tank.
Exact shopping listEvery plant, stone and piece of gear — with how much of each to buy.
Step-by-step setupSubstrate, cycling, planting and stocking, in the right order.
Care & remindersA maintenance schedule with reminders when each task comes due.
Water-test logbookLog your parameters and track the tank on your own dashboard.
Care at a glance
schoolingType
1.75"Adult size
20 galMinimum tank
6+Group size
peacefulTemperament
72-82°FTemperature
6.0-7.5pH
4-18GH
Flake, micro pellets, frozenDiet
middleSwimming zone
easyCare level
YesPlant-safe
Aquascape plans stocked with Black Phantom Tetra
Build a tank for Black Phantom Tetra
Design a complete aquascape around Black Phantom Tetra — Skapelab picks compatible tankmates, plants, hardscape and gear, sized to your tank. Free.
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