Megalamphodus megalopterus

The black phantom tetra lives in shoals, in acidic, clear water, and needs plenty of swimming space. Breeding is difficult: use diffused lighting, and peat filtration giving a pH of 6. Under these conditions, the female, recognized by her shorter dorsal fin, can lay up to 300 eggs. Size: 4-5 cm.

• Placidochromis electra
• Nematobrycon palmeri
• Periophthalmus sp.
• Trichogaster trichopterus
• Dimidiochromis compressiceps