Raccoon Tetra
Raccoon Tetra(Hyphessobrycon procyon) is named for its distinctive facial markings — a dark stripe through the eye on a pale body suggests the masked appearance of a raccoon.Procyonis in fact the genus name for the raccoon. An attractively patterned Hyphessobrycon from Colombia.
Feeding & Care Tip:Sera Vipan Tropical FlakesandHikari Micro Pelletsmake excellent daily staples. Supplement 2–3× per week withHikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Bloodworms,Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Baby Brine Shrimp, orHikari Vibra Bites. Feed small amounts 2–3 times daily.
Native to Colombia — rivers of the Orinoco drainage. Soft to moderately soft water preferred.
Keep in groups of at least 8. The raccoon-mask eye stripe is most vivid in well-conditioned fish. Peaceful community tetra.
An attractively named and subtly patterned Colombian 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 | Orinoco drainage, Colombia |
| Notes | Procyon = raccoon genus name. Dark eye stripe on pale body. Colombia, Orinoco drainage. |
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