The Coffee Bean Tetra is a small and attractive species named for the dark marking on its body that resembles a coffee bean. Its warm bronze and silver colouration gives it a subtle beauty that stands out in natural-style aquariums. Peaceful and social, it thrives in schools and mixes well with other small community fish. Adults grow to around 2 inches (5 cm).
| Fish Info | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyphessobrycon takasei |
| Experience Level | Expert Only |
| Tank Size Need | Nano (Under 10 Gal) |
| Adult Size | 5cm |
| pH Range | 6.0 - 7.2 |
| Swimming Zone | Middle Dweller |
| Temperament | Peaceful Community |
| Water Hardness | 3 - 8 dGH |
| Type of Diet | Omnivorous |
| Group Behavior | Loose Shoaling |
| Temperature Range | Standard Tropical (72°F - 78°F) |
Coffee Bean Tetra (Hyphessobrycon takasei)
The Coffee Bean Tetra is a small and attractive species named for the dark marking on its body that resembles a coffee bean. Its warm bronze and silver colouration gives it a subtle beauty that stands out in natural-style aquariums. Peaceful and social, it thrives in schools and mixes well with other small community fish. Adults grow to around 2 inches (5 cm).
| Fish Info | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyphessobrycon takasei |
| Experience Level | Expert Only |
| Tank Size Need | Nano (Under 10 Gal) |
| Adult Size | 5cm |
| pH Range | 6.0 - 7.2 |
| Swimming Zone | Middle Dweller |
| Temperament | Peaceful Community |
| Water Hardness | 3 - 8 dGH |
| Type of Diet | Omnivorous |
| Group Behavior | Loose Shoaling |
| Temperature Range | Standard Tropical (72°F - 78°F) |
- Availability: Out Of Stock