All About Red Eyed tetra (Lamp Eye Tetra): The Easiest Tetra of them All?

Looking for a vibrant and peaceful addition to your community aquarium? Red Eye Tetras are the perfect choice! These lively little fish are known for their striking red eyes and shimmering silver bodies, making them a stunning visual centerpiece.

Red eye tetras are a fantastic choice for beginner fishkeepers looking to add a touch of vibrant color to their community tank. These easy-to-keep tetras are known for their striking red eyes that contrast beautifully against their sleek, silver bodies. As peaceful and social fish, they thrive in groups of six or more. Their hardy nature and adaptability make them ideal for beginners or newly set-up tanks
, and they can coexist harmoniously with a variety of other peaceful fish species.

My favourite fishy stuff! (yes these are affiliate links :) )

Lights
Nicrew Classic LED - https://amzn.to/3fG3Uv6 - Traditional led light that's got a nice high output in a white/cool colour range. Makes plants look extra green.
Nicrew SKY - https://amzn.to/3Ktn45U - really nice light for natural looking tanks, also the one I use for filming.

Filters
Pat Mini - https://amzn.to/3fE1u0k - popular for a reason, just a superb little filter thats great for shrimp tanks and fish alike.
ASAP - https://amzn.to/3nBuytp - the old favourite and the one i return to most frequently.

Air Pump
AP-3 Kit : https://amzn.to/34UMA3q - Great little air pump, not a silent runner, but has been very reliable for me.

Tanks
Scaper 45 - https://amzn.to/3KBxG2H - a lovely high quality tank that comes with a super strong light, and a decent enough hang on back filter - perfect for newbies and scapers alike.

My filming stuff
Camera - Cannon 200D - https://amzn.to/354OLlc - nice camera, easy to use.
BigTripod - Manfrotto befree - https://amzn.to/3GLXDdj - pricey but super sturdy and can take being knocked over a lot by clumsy operators.
Lil' tripod - https://amzn.to/355WmQs - can't pronounce the name but it's been a good tripod for filming things on tables or when I have tanks on the floor.