{"product_id":"red-phantom-tetra","title":"Red Phantom Tetra | Adult | 3-4 cm | Price Per Fish ₹250\/-","description":"\u003ch1\u003e🐠 Red Phantom Tetra – Premium Schooling Fish\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMegalamphodus sweglesi\u003c\/em\u003e | Deep red tetra with elegant schooling behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd rich coloration and graceful movement to your aquarium with \u003cstrong\u003eRed Phantom Tetras\u003c\/strong\u003e — a peaceful and visually captivating tetra species known for its deep ruby-red body tones, dark shoulder marking, and calm schooling behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir subtle elegance and natural social interaction make them an excellent choice for planted aquariums, blackwater-inspired setups, and peaceful tropical communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✨ Why aquarists love Red Phantom Tetras\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eRich red coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep ruby and translucent red body tones\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eElegant schooling behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e — calm and natural synchronized movement\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003ePeaceful temperament\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for community aquariums\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for planted tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e — contrasts beautifully with green aquascapes\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive phantom tetra appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e — signature dark shoulder marking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌍 About the species\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMegalamphodus sweglesi\u003c\/em\u003e originates from the slow-moving freshwater systems of South America and is admired for its refined coloration and peaceful nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fish are known for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep translucent red coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle schooling behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalm mid-water swimming activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive dark body patch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent compatibility with peaceful fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen maintained in groups, they create a balanced and visually warm atmosphere within the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🏡 Ideal aquarium setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Phantom Tetras thrive best in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackwater-inspired setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft to moderately soft water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDim to moderate lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroups of 6 or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended setup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 liters or larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense planting with shaded areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable filtration and mature aquarium conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚠️ Compatibility notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Phantom Tetras are peaceful community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot ideal with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAggressive cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePredatory fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFin-nipping species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely rough community environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Peaceful community aquariums\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Nature-style aquascapes\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Planted tropical setups\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Mixed tetra communities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🚚 Professionally packed for live arrival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery shipment is treated as a \u003cstrong\u003elive biological transport\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a standard parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour fish are packed using:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxygen-filled fish bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature-insulated packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShock-absorbing thermocol protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFastest safe transport routes available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis minimizes transit stress and improves live arrival success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🛡️ Live Arrival Guaranteed*\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant Refund for DoAs in accordance with our Refund Policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 You are not taking the risk alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🧭 Is this right for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ You want a peaceful and richly colored aquarium\u003cbr\u003e✔️ You enjoy elegant schooling fish with subtle movement\u003cbr\u003e✔️ You are building a planted or blackwater-style setup\u003cbr\u003e✔️ You prefer calm tropical community species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚠️ Not ideal if:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou keep aggressive or predatory fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour aquarium is overcrowded or unstable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou prefer highly active fast-swimming species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour setup lacks calm and stable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🔬 Nero Labs Standard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fish are maintained with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControlled batch monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObservation-based selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStress-aware handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurvival-focused transport preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe prioritize long-term stability and health over bulk-volume movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e👉 Add rich color and calm elegance to your aquarium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the refined beauty and peaceful schooling behavior of \u003cstrong\u003eRed Phantom Tetras\u003c\/strong\u003e from Nero Labs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRed Phantom Tetra (\u003ci\u003eMegalamphodus sweglesi\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Phantom Tetra (\u003cem\u003eHyphessobrycon sweglesi\u003c\/em\u003e), offered by Nero Labs, is a selectively maintained ornamental characin recognized for its deep red to crimson body coloration, distinct dark humeral blotch, and calm schooling behaviour. Native to slow-moving blackwater tributaries of the upper Amazon basin, this species exhibits strong colour responsiveness to environmental stability, subdued lighting, and water chemistry consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody coloration ranges from translucent amber to saturated red, with mature males developing more intense pigmentation and elongated dorsal fin structures. Females are typically rounder in profile with softer coloration. Behaviour is generally peaceful and cohesive, with minimal fin interaction when maintained in appropriate group sizes. Colour intensity and contrast improve with maturity, high water quality, and low-stress conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividuals supplied are lab-reared and system-acclimated within controlled, closed-system environments, reducing early-life stress and supporting reliable long-term adaptation to established aquaria. This lineage represents domesticated ornamental stock maintained for predictable colour expression and aquarium suitability rather than wild ecological performance or conservation deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSystem \u0026amp; Rearing Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e In-house, Nero Labs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRearing environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled, closed system\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selectively maintained ornamental characin lineage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, schooling; minimal aggression\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivorous; accepts prepared, frozen, and natural feeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSexual dimorphism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pronounced in mature individuals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Progressive; strongest under stable, low-light conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor variation in red saturation, body depth, and fin extension may occur between individuals and reflects normal biological diversity within maintained ornamental populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailability \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability of Red Phantom Tetras is cycle-dependent and aligned with biological readiness and population stability rather than commercial inventory targets. This species is suitable for beginner to intermediate aquarists capable of maintaining stable water parameters and adequate schooling groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited for ornamental community aquaria, blackwater-style setups, planted systems, and mixed-species tanks with calm, compatible inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Phantom Tetras require group housing to maintain behavioural balance and optimal colour expression. Bright lighting, unstable water parameters, or insufficient group size may result in faded coloration and increased stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEthical \u0026amp; Operational Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistribution of Red Phantom Tetras through Nero Labs emphasizes organism welfare, closed-system integrity, and responsible management of small schooling characins. 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