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Black Phantom Tetra (Megalamphodus megalopterus)
Black Phantom Tetra (Megalamphodus megalopterus), view 2
Black Phantom Tetra (Megalamphodus megalopterus), two fish swimming in an aquarium with green plants

A smoky tetra with a black shoulder patch and tall fins.

Care levelEasy, a great first fish
EasyModerateExpert
Water temperature22 to 28°C
18°C32°C
Group sizeKeep 5 or more
Adult size4.5cm
LivesMiddle
DietOmnivore
SuitsCommunity tanksPlanted tanks

Black Phantom Tetra

Megalamphodus megalopterus4.6(24)reviews
Easy carePeacefulKeep 5+
Low stock: available in store only

We have 4 left, so we keep them for customers who visit. Unit 22, 1736 Albany Highway, Kenwick. Open Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm

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Live fish delivery, WA only$35 Perth metro and Mandurah, $65 rest of WA. One fee covers your whole order, plants and dry goods included. Sent overnight on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to a street address (no PO Boxes).
Free pickup in KenwickOpen Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm

A smoky tetra with a black shoulder patch and tall fins.

Care levelEasy, a great first fish
EasyModerateExpert
Water temperature22 to 28°C
18°C32°C
Group sizeKeep 5 or more
Adult size4.5cm
LivesMiddle
DietOmnivore
SuitsCommunity tanksPlanted tanks

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About this fish

Black Phantom Tetra is a gothic and elegant tetra with dark coloration and flowing fins.

Why you will love it

  • Dark, subtle coloration
  • Active schooling fish
  • Approx size: 4–5 cm
  • Hardy and adaptable
  • Best in groups of 5+

Care requirements

  • Care level: Easy
  • Adult size: 4–5 cm
  • Temperature: 23 to 28 °C
  • pH: 6.0 to 7.5
  • Swimming level: Mid
  • Minimum group size: 5+

Feeding: Standard tetra diet.
Compatibility: Peaceful community setups.
School of Scape quality: We select healthy fish and recommend acclimation and stable parameters for best results.

How your fish arrive

Packed in oxygen filled bags inside an insulated box and sent overnight by air express on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Live arrival

8 hour live arrival guarantee. If a fish arrives dead or clearly stressed from transit, contact us within 8 hours of delivery with photos of the fish in the original sealed bag, and we will replace or refund it. Freight is not refundable, and someone needs to be home to accept the delivery. Remote far north WA (Gascoyne, Pilbara and Kimberley) is sent at your own risk.

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Delivery and returns

Free delivery over $100 in WA and $150 elsewhere in Australia. Free pickup from our Kenwick store, Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm.

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