The Red Muzel Tetra is a vibrant and uncommon freshwater tetra prized for its glowing red coloration, active schooling behavior, and peaceful community temperament. This eye-catching species adds constant motion and color to planted aquariums, making it a great choice for aquarists looking to add something unique beyond common tetra varieties. Hardy and adaptable, Red Muzel Tetras thrive in well-maintained community tanks alongside other peaceful fish.
Approximate Shipping Size: 0.75–1 inch
Appearance
Red Muzel Tetras display a sleek, streamlined body highlighted by rich red to reddish-orange tones that intensify as the fish mature and settle into stable aquarium conditions. Subtle iridescence may appear under strong lighting, and when kept in groups their synchronized schooling behavior creates a striking visual effect in planted aquascapes.
Temperament & Behavior
This species is peaceful, social, and highly active. Red Muzel Tetras should be kept in schools of at least 6–8 individuals to encourage natural behavior and reduce stress. In proper groups they become confident swimmers and help create a lively, dynamic aquarium environment.
Care Requirements
Red Muzel Tetras prefer stable water parameters and a planted setup that provides both swimming space and gentle cover. Dark substrate, driftwood, and live plants help enhance their natural coloration and reduce stress.
Tank Size: 15 gallons minimum
Temperature: 74–80°F
pH: 6.0–7.5
Hardness: Soft to moderate
Aquascape: Plants, driftwood, open swimming areas, gentle filtration
Tank Mates
Ideal tank mates include other peaceful schooling fish, small rainbowfish, Corydoras, dwarf cichlids, peaceful gouramis, and shrimp-safe community species. Avoid aggressive or large predatory fish that may intimidate smaller tetras.
Diet & Feeding
Red Muzel Tetras are omnivores and readily accept high-quality micro pellets, flakes, and frozen foods. Supplement their diet with baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and finely chopped bloodworms to promote strong coloration, active behavior, and healthy growth.
Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon sp.
Common Name: Red Muzel Tetra
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful, Schooling
Diet: Omnivore
Max Size: ~1.5–2 inches
Tank Level: Midwater
Breeding: Egg Scatterer
The Red Muzel Tetra is a vibrant and uncommon freshwater tetra prized for its glowing red coloration, active schooling behavior, and peaceful community temperament. This eye-catching species adds constant motion and color to planted aquariums, making it a great choice for aquarists looking to add something unique beyond common tetra varieties. Hardy and adaptable, Red Muzel Tetras thrive in well-maintained community tanks alongside other peaceful fish.
Approximate Shipping Size: 0.75–1 inch
Appearance
Red Muzel Tetras display a sleek, streamlined body highlighted by rich red to reddish-orange tones that intensify as the fish mature and settle into stable aquarium conditions. Subtle iridescence may appear under strong lighting, and when kept in groups their synchronized schooling behavior creates a striking visual effect in planted aquascapes.
Temperament & Behavior
This species is peaceful, social, and highly active. Red Muzel Tetras should be kept in schools of at least 6–8 individuals to encourage natural behavior and reduce stress. In proper groups they become confident swimmers and help create a lively, dynamic aquarium environment.
Care Requirements
Red Muzel Tetras prefer stable water parameters and a planted setup that provides both swimming space and gentle cover. Dark substrate, driftwood, and live plants help enhance their natural coloration and reduce stress.
Tank Size: 15 gallons minimum
Temperature: 74–80°F
pH: 6.0–7.5
Hardness: Soft to moderate
Aquascape: Plants, driftwood, open swimming areas, gentle filtration
Tank Mates
Ideal tank mates include other peaceful schooling fish, small rainbowfish, Corydoras, dwarf cichlids, peaceful gouramis, and shrimp-safe community species. Avoid aggressive or large predatory fish that may intimidate smaller tetras.
Diet & Feeding
Red Muzel Tetras are omnivores and readily accept high-quality micro pellets, flakes, and frozen foods. Supplement their diet with baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and finely chopped bloodworms to promote strong coloration, active behavior, and healthy growth.
Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon sp.
Common Name: Red Muzel Tetra
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful, Schooling
Diet: Omnivore
Max Size: ~1.5–2 inches
Tank Level: Midwater
Breeding: Egg Scatterer
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