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Hyphessobrycon rosaceus

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Family	Characidae
Common name	Rosy tetra
Origin	Guyana and Brazil
Adult size	(cm)	(inches)
	4.45	1.75
Community tank?	Yes, with other small fish
Food	Tubifex, water fleas, dried food
Water temperature	24.5 ° C (76 ° F)
Breeding	Moderately difficult. Temperature 26.5 ° C (80 ° F)
Additional information	An elegant fish, ideal for the community tank, being peaceful and possessing strong body coloration. The males have rather longer finnage, and brighter markings.

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