The red ghost tetra fishThey are a type of characid that can measure up to four centimeters in length, with a large head and a very large mouth with a lower jaw that is slightly more developed than the upper jaw.
These fish are characterized by having circular eyes, with a wide iris and a large, dark pupil. Their body tends to be very tall, but at the same time compressed laterally, they also have a quite beautiful coloration, of a reddish brown tone, with areas a little purple that contrast with the lower part of his stomach that is silver. In the same way, their fins, both the dorsal and the anal, can develop in a surprising way, the dorsal being of a reddish tone with a black terminal spot.
It should be noted that male phantom tetraThey have a slightly more elongated and finer dorsal fin than females, who, in addition to having a slightly redder color with white tones, are smaller and thinner.
If you are thinking have these animals in your aquariumIt is important that you know that they adapt very well to consuming foods purchased in specialized stores, because you can feed them with flakes or flakes previously crumbled with your fingers. However, if you prefer, you can also mix this dry food with plenty of small live food. In the same way, they are animals that are very sociable, who like to live in schools, so we recommend that you not only acquire a couple of these animals, but at least 5 more pairs.