Harald Schultz's Tetra

Hyphessobrycon haraldschultzi is a seldom-imported Brazilian tetra from the Araguaia-Tocantins basin in Mato Grosso and Goiás. Named in honor of the celebrated Brazilian naturalist Harald Schultz, this species presents soft pastel silver-pink tones with a mid-lateral stripe and delicate fin detail. Its understated coloration is best appreciated in a well-lit aquarium over dark substrate. A genuinely peaceful schooling fish that is well suited to species tanks or quiet community setups with other gentle mid-size tetras. Its rarity in the trade makes it a prize for collectors. It feeds readily on a variety of small prepared and frozen foods.

Water: Soft, slightly acidic; pH 5.5–7.0, temperature 24–28 °C. Tannins helpful but not essential. Tank: 60 L minimum; planted aquarium with open swimming areas and gentle flow. Feeding: Omnivore; flake, micro-pellet, frozen daphnia, baby brine shrimp, and cyclops. Breeding: Egg-scatterer; limited captive breeding data; use soft acidic water and fine plant cover. Compatibility: Peaceful; best with other gentle small tetras, dwarf cichlids, and bottom-dwelling catfish.