Pink Tail Chalceus

A powerful, silver-bodied surface swimmer with a distinctive pink-red tail. Adults can reach approximately 20–25 cm, making this a large-fish purchase rather than a small tetra for a typical community tank.

Aquarium and care

Provide a very large, long aquarium with open surface swimming room, powerful filtration, and a tightly secured lid. Startle responses and jumping make covered gaps essential. Maintain stable tropical freshwater and plan around its mature size.

Feeding

Feed suitable floating carnivore pellets and varied aquatic-based frozen foods. Small fish and shrimp can be taken as prey.

Temperament and tank mates

Use only appropriately sized, compatible companions. Small groups in insufficient space may fight; keeping a single specimen is often more manageable than an undersized group.

Buying information

Choose from the current size and purchase options shown on this page. Listed sale sizes describe the fish or livestock supplied, not its adult size. Photographs show representative appearance; individual color, markings, and development can vary.