Raccoon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon procyon)

Raccoon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon procyon)

The Raccoon Tetra is a beautiful, active and peaceful freshwater schooling fish known for its attractive silver body, reddish/orange coloration and distinctive dark markings around the eyes. It looks especially impressive when kept in a group, where it becomes more confident and displays natural schooling behaviour.

Fish Details:

Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon procyon

Common Name: Raccoon Tetra

Group/Type: Tetra / Characin

Water Type: Freshwater

Temperament: Peaceful

Adult Size: Approximately 4–5 cm

Swimming Level: Middle

Recommended Group: 6 or more

Tank Size: 60 cm+ recommended

Diet: Tropical flakes, micro pellets, frozen and live foods

Best With: Other peaceful community fish

🌿 Aquarium Setup

Raccoon Tetras thrive in a planted aquarium with open swimming space, gentle water flow and hiding areas created with plants or driftwood. Keeping them in a proper school helps reduce stress and brings out their natural behaviour and coloration.

Compatibility: Suitable with peaceful tetras, rasboras, small peaceful gouramis, Corydoras, small livebearers and other community fish of similar size.