Hyphessobrycon procyon - Raccoon Tetra

Common Name - Raccoon Tetra or Peugeot Tetra

Scientific Name - Hyphessobrycon procyon

Adult Size - 1-1.5”

Care - Easy

Temperature Range - 72-82F

pH - 6.0-7.5

Diet - Diet consists of prepared, frozen, and live foods. Currently feeding on a mixture of EBO Youngster Booster, EBO Sealife Proactive, and EBO Artemia Granules

Breeding - Moderate

Origin - Tank Raised - USA

Notes - The Raccoon Tetra is a stunning species of tetra, originating from one of the Rio Madeira tributaries in North Western Brazil. This clear water species has males with a brilliant yellow body with dark orange edges when mature. The females, like many other tetra species are much smaller and less colorful than the males.

Tetras, and other shoaling fish, should be kept in groups of six or more.