Taillight Tetra (Bryconops melanurus)
Bryconops melanurus
Origin: Amazon and Orinoco basins, South America
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 12 cm
- Min Tank
- 150 L
- Lifespan
- 4-6
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- Yes (6+)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful and active; may startle very small or shy fish with its rapid schooling movements. Ideal with medium to large community fish.
About
The Taillight Tetra is a slender, fast-moving tetra from the Amazon and Orinoco basins named for the vivid red spot at the base of its tail, which flashes in motion like a taillight. Reaching up to 12 cm, it is a medium-to-large tetra better suited to spacious community aquariums alongside similarly active, robust species. Groups maintain a dynamic, flowing school formation that fills the aquascape with movement.
Care Guide
Keep in groups of 6 or more in tanks with ample open swimming space and moderate to strong filtration. Feed quality flake, pellets, and frozen mysis, Artemia, and bloodworm. Tolerates a range of conditions but prefers soft to moderately hard, slightly acidic water. Avoid housing with very small or slow-moving fish that may be intimidated by its speed.
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