Uasio Tetra Wild Caught – Hyphessobrycon uasio

The Uasio wild-caught tetra (Hyphessobrycon uasio) is a rare and particularly elegant schooling fish from South America. With its subtle metallic sheen, slender body shape, and natural swimming behavior, this attractive wild-caught fish brings both tranquility and dynamism to natural aquariums.

In larger groups, the Uasio tetra displays harmonious schooling behavior and thrives particularly well in planted blackwater and South American aquariums. Due to its peaceful nature, it is excellently suited for cohabitation with other calm tetra species and dwarf cichlids.

🌿 Characteristics & Care:

🐠 Size: approx. 4–5 cm (upon delivery), adult size up to approx. 5–6 cm
🌎 Origin: South America – Wild-caught
🌡️ Temperature: 24–28 °C
💧 pH value: 5.0–7.0
⚖️ General hardness: 1–8 °dGH
🐟 Social behavior: Peaceful schooling fish, keeping in groups of 8–10 individuals recommended
🌾 Aquarium: From 100 liters, with dense planting, roots, and open swimming areas

🍽️ Feeding:
The Uasio wild-caught fish readily accepts fine frozen food, Artemia, Cyclops, as well as high-quality granulated and flake food. A varied diet supports vitality and natural color development.

💡 Tip:
Humic substances, dark substrate, and subdued lighting particularly highlight the metallic sheen and natural behavior of these wild-caught fish.