False X-ray Tetra tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 80 × 30 cm.

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False X-ray Tetra

Hyphessobrycon simulatus

The False X-ray Tetra (Hyphessobrycon simulatus) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Characidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 3 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 20–28 °C.

Size: 3 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Temperature: 20–28 °C
pH: 5.0–7.0
Tank footprint: 80 × 30 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature20–28 °C

pH5.0–7.0

Hardness1–10 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCharaciformes
FamilyCharacidae
GenusHyphessobrycon
SpeciesHyphessobrycon simulatus

Quick answers

False X-ray Tetra size: how big does it get?: It grows to 3 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
False X-ray Tetra tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 80 × 30 cm.
False X-ray Tetra water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 20–28 °C, pH 5.0–7.0, hardness 1–10 °dGH.
False X-ray Tetra: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.