✅ Level: Easy — a lively, active schooling fish for the community aquarium.

The Red-eye Tetra (Moenkhausia Sanctaefilomenae) is a lively and elegant schooling fish that, with its striking red eyes and silver body with black accents, makes a beautiful addition to any community aquarium. This active swimmer from South America brings movement and life to the middle and upper water layers.

🐠 Animal Specifications

🏪 Collection & Warranty

• Collection exclusively at our store in Heinkenszand — this animal is not shipped
• Feel free to inspect the fish thoroughly in the store upon collection
• Upon collection, feel free to ask for advice on care or the composition of your aquarium

✂️ Care

Keep in a school of at least 6, but preferably more — in larger schools of 10+, they exhibit impressive synchronized swimming behavior. Feed a varied diet of quality flakes, granules, and regularly live or frozen food such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia for optimal colors and vitality.

🐠 Combination Tip

Peaceful, active, and ideal for community aquariums. These very active swimmers love to patrol the entire aquarium — combine with other peaceful, active species.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Why does this fish have red eyes?
The striking red eyes are the most distinctive feature of the Red-eye Tetra and purely natural.

How many specimens should I buy at least?
At least 6 individuals, but preferably more — in larger schools (10+), you'll see the most beautiful, synchronized swimming behavior.

Can I breed this fish?
Yes, it is an egg scatterer that spawns among plants in nature — breeding in the aquarium is possible.

Do you have another question? Feel free to visit the store — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.