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The red eye tetra (''Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae''), also known as the yellow-banded moenkhausia, the yellow back moenkhausia and the yellowhead tetra〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Red Eye Tetra )〕 is a species of tetra. It is a freshwater fish, can grow up to ,〔Riehl & Baensch 1987, p.302〕 and can live for approximately 5 years.〔 The Red-eye tetra has a bright silver body accented by a black tail and a thin red circle around its eye. It is found in South America, in Paraguay, eastern Bolivia, eastern Peru, and western Brazil It is an aquarium fish for the aquarium hobby. They are now bred extensively in Asia.〔 ==In the aquarium== The red eye tetra's hardiness and ease of care makes it an excellent beginner fish. This fish is readily available, peaceful, and is suitable for most community aquariums,〔 although it is quite active and may disturb slower, more timid species. A word of caution-although generally peaceful, some individuals have been known to be fin nippers on rare occasions, even when kept in groups of 5 or more. 〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Red Eye tetra )〕 The red eye tetra is a schooling fish and should be kept in groups of six or more,〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Red Eye Tetra Information )〕 if kept alone it may nip the fins of other fish.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Red-Eye Tetra - Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae )〕 The red eye tetra does best at temperatures of 72–79 °F in a planted tank with plenty of shoaling space.〔 Red eyes tolerate a range of water conditions but prefer slightly soft, acid water.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Red eye tetra」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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