Hyphessobrycon copelandi (Tetra de Copeland)

It is a gregarious, peaceful but sometimes biting fish towards its fellows. It is a little more demanding towards oxygen than other species of the genus. Dark ground and floating plants. You can feed it with small flakes and living food.

The Hyphessobrycon Copelandi is a freshwater fish belonging to the Characidae family. It is mainly found in the calm and shallow waters of rivers and lakes from South America, especially in the Amazon region. It is a small fish, generally measuring between 2 and 3 centimeters in length.

The Hyphessobrycon Copelandi has an elongated and slender body, with a sharp head and a mouth with small and pointed teeth. Her dress is a beautiful bright red, with black spots and vertical stripes along her body. Its dorsal fin and its caudal fin are also red, while its pectoral and pelvic fins are white.

The Hyphessobrycon Copelandi is a gregarious fish that likes to live in a group. It feeds mainly on small insects and insect larvae which it finds in the shallow waters where it lives. It is a peaceful fish that does not pose a problem for other species, but it can be a little fearful and hide under the leaves and aquatic plants in the presence of a predator.

The Hyphessobrycon Copelandi is a popular aquarium fish thanks to its colorful dress and its gregarious behavior. It is easy to maintain and can live in community with other peaceful species. He needs a medium -sized aquarium with a lot of plants and hiding places to feel comfortable. It is important to maintain clean and well oxygenated water to ensure your health and well-being.

The male's dorsal is very stretched in relation to that of the female.

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