Nego Dagua Tetra (Hyphessobrycon negodagua)

The Nego Dagua Tetra is a striking, lesser-known schooling tetra that brings subtle elegance and contrast to planted aquariums. Its silvery-grey body, darker markings and distinctive white-edged fins create a refined look against lush green foliage and natural hardscape. Native to Brazil, this active tetra displays fascinating schooling behaviour and deeper charcoal tones in mature males. Why you will love it Silvery-grey body with dark charcoal markings and iridescent highlights Distinctive white-edged dorsal and anal fins Peaceful, active schooling behaviour Excellent contrast against driftwood, dark substrate and lush plant growth Unique and less commonly seen tetra for planted aquariums Care requirements Care level: Easy to moderate Adult size: 3.5 cm Temperature: 23 to 27°C pH: 6.0 to 7.5 Swimming level: Middle Minimum group size: 6+ Feeding: Offer a varied diet. A quality flake or micro pellet plus frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworm a few times a week keeps them in great condition. Compatibility: Peaceful with other small community fish, rasboras, corydoras and shrimp. School of Scape quality: We select healthy fish and recommend acclimation and stable parameters for best results.