Negodagua Tetra Wild-caught – Hyphessobrycon negodagua

The wild-caught Negodagua Tetra (Hyphessobrycon negodagua) is a rare and particularly attractive schooling fish from South America. With its delicate silvery-golden body, fine dark markings, and lively swimming behavior, this elegant wild-caught fish brings a lot of naturalness and dynamism to any aquarium.

In larger groups, the Negodagua Tetra exhibits harmonious schooling behavior and looks particularly impressive in naturally arranged South American or blackwater aquariums. Due to its peaceful nature, it is excellently suited for cohabitation with other calm tetra species and dwarf cichlids.

🌿 Characteristics & Care:

🐠 Size: approx. 2–3 cm (on delivery), final size up to approx. 4–5 cm
🌎 Origin: South America – Wild-caught
🌡️ Temperature: 23–28 °C
💧 pH value: 5.0–7.0
⚖️ Total hardness: 1–10 °dGH
🐟 Social behavior: Peaceful schooling fish, keeping in groups of 10 or more recommended
🌾 Aquarium: From 80 liters, with dense planting, roots, and open swimming space

🍽️ Feeding:
The Negodagua Tetra readily accepts fine frozen food, Artemia, Cyclops, micro-food, as well as high-quality flake and granular food. A varied diet supports health and natural color development.

💡 Tip:
Humic substances, dark substrate, and slightly subdued lighting promote natural behavior and particularly highlight the subtle shimmer of these wild-caught fish.