
Hyphessobrycon eilyos
Hyphessobrycon eilyos
Dark grey-blue with red fins; no separate shoulder or tail-base spot
Red dorsal, adipose and tail fins contrast with a metallic dark body. Pigment is concentrated along the lower rear body.
- Adult length
- Up to 2.5 cm
- Water temperature
- 22–27 °C
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Natural habitat
- Occurs in rivers and streams.
Sale size is not adult maximum.
Same-species behaviour
Watch feeding and individual retreats.
Diet and feeding
Accepts prepared food.
Aquarium environment
Found in tea-coloured backwaters rich in plant debris.
Sources
www.fishbase.se ↗ 2026-10-25
www.scielo.br ↗ 2026-10-23
www.acshop.com.tw ↗ 2026-10-23
srishers.ocnk.net ↗ 2026-10-23
