Lacorte Sunset Tetra
Lacorte Sunset Tetra
Lacorte Sunset Tetra (Hyphessobrycon sp.) is a warmly colored trade Hyphessobrycon with a sunset gradient of orange-red to yellow across the body — a vivid and attractive warm-toned tetra.
Feeding & Care Tip: Sera Vipan Tropical Flakes and Hikari Micro Pellets make excellent daily staples. Supplement 2–3× per week with Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Bloodworms, Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Baby Brine Shrimp, or Hikari Vibra Bites. Feed small amounts 2–3 times daily.
South American Hyphessobrycon — exact species and locality unconfirmed. Soft slightly acidic water preferred.
Keep in groups of at least 8. Warm sunset coloration. Peaceful community tetra.
A vivid warm-toned sunset gradient tetra.
Care & Ideal Parameters
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Temperament | Peaceful — schooling community |
| Typical Adult Size | 2.0 inches (5 cm) |
| Min. Group Size | 8 minimum |
| Ideal Temp | 73–82°F (23–28°C) |
| Ideal pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Ideal GH | 3–12 dGH |
| Ideal KH | 1–6 dKH |
| Staple Food | Sera Vipan Tropical Flakes; Hikari Micro Pellets |
| Treat / Supplement | Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Bloodworms; Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Baby Brine Shrimp; Hikari Vibra Bites |
| Origin | South America (exact species unconfirmed) |
| Notes | Lacorte trade name. Warm sunset orange-to-yellow gradient. |