Tetra - Red Cherry Mato Grosso

Care requirements

• Minimum tank 20-gallon long for a school of at least six.
• Adult size About 1.6 in (4 cm)
• Temperature 73–82°F (23–28°C)
• Water chemistry pH 6.0–7.0 · Soft water preferred · KH up to 10 dKH · 0 ppm ammonia and nitrite.

Housing & compatibility

A peaceful schooling tetra sold as Red Cherry Mato Grosso or Muzel. Keep at least six with calm, similarly sized fish that share its water needs.

Diet

Scatter fine flakes or Hikari Micro Pellets in small portions so the whole school can eat. Offer Hikari Bio-Pure Frozen Daphnia for variety.

Species notes

Also sold as the Muzel red cherry tetra.