Yelloweye Brycon
NameYelloweye Brycon
Scientific NameBrycon erythropterus
Common NamesYelloweye Brycon, Red-finned Brycon
FamilyBryconidae
OriginSouth America, Amazon Basin
Temperamentaggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarge Oscars, Arowanas, Large Catfish (e.g., Redtail Catfish), Pacu (requires extremely large tanks)
Description
The Yelloweye Brycon is a large, active characin known for its predatory nature and striking yellow eyes. It requires a very spacious aquarium with robust filtration and is best kept with similarly sized, robust tankmates or as a solitary specimen due to its aggressive tendencies.
