Description

🔥 Phoenix Tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques “Phoenix”) – Lively, Colorful & Peaceful Community Gem

The Phoenix Tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques “Phoenix”) is a dazzling and active schooling fish known for its radiant red-orange body and shimmering fins that glow like embers under aquarium lighting. Originating from slow-moving tributaries in the Amazon Basin, this peaceful species adds movement and brilliance to any planted or community aquarium. 🌿🐠

Named for its fiery coloration, the Phoenix Tetra is a selectively bred variant of the Serpae Tetra, offering the same energy and personality with a smoother, more refined look. When kept in groups of six or more, they display schooling behavior and vibrant coloration that intensifies with good care and a varied diet. ✨

📸 Representative photo – actual fish you receive may vary slightly in size and coloration.

Quick Facts:

• Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon eques “Phoenix”
• Common Name: Phoenix Tetra / Red Minor Tetra Variant
• Origin: Amazon River Basin, South America (selectively bred form)
• Adult Size: 1.5–2 inches
• Temperament: Semi-peaceful; best in groups to reduce fin-nipping
• Tank Size: 20+ gallons (well-planted with open swimming space)
• Diet: Omnivorous – flakes, micro pellets, frozen or live foods like brine shrimp and daphnia
• Water Parameters: 74–82°F | pH 6.0–7.5 | Soft to moderate hardness

Shipping Information 📦

• We use the safest and fastest shipping methods to ensure live arrival. 🚚
• Orders ship on Mondays and Wednesdays to prevent weekend delays.
• Heat or Cold Packs are added as needed depending on your local weather. ❄️🔥

DOA Guarantee (Dead on Arrival) ✅

• Photos Required: Provide clear photos of the fish in its sealed bag within 2 hours of delivery, then one photo on a paper towel. 📸
• Refund Policy: Refunds cover the fish only – shipping costs are non-refundable. Please allow 2–3 business days for careful order preparation before shipping.

Out of Stock? No Problem! 🐟

1. Choose a Replacement Fish from our Tetra or Community Fish collection.
2. Wait Until Restocked – we’ll notify you as soon as it’s available again.
3. Request a Full Refund – quick, easy, and transparent. 💯

Bring home the Phoenix Tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques “Phoenix”) for a fiery splash of color and lively energy in your aquarium. Shop confidently with Source Aquatics – your trusted supplier of rare and exotic freshwater fish. 🔥🐠