Rosy tetra
Hyphessobrycon rosaceus
Characidae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
23.9-27.8 °C
pH
5.8-7.5
Size
3.4 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Min tank60 L
Price$$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginSouth America
Shrimp-safeYes
Care guide
Hyphessobrycon rosaceus requires a tank size of at least 60L with temperatures between 23.9-27.8°C and pH 5.8-7.5.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (4)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Black tetra Gymnocorymbus ternetzi Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Buenos Aires tetra Hyphessobrycon anisitsi Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Cardinal tetra Paracheirodon axelrodi Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Colombian Tetra Hyphessobrycon columbianus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
8 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Black neon tetra Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Black phantom tetra Hyphessobrycon megalopterus Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Blackline penguinfish Thayeria boehlkei Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Bleeding-heart tetra Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Diamond tetra Moenkhausia pittieri Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Ember tetra Hyphessobrycon amandae Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Glass bloodfin Prionobrama filigera Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Glowlight tetra Hemigrammus erythrozonus Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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