Yellow Kogal Tetra – Moenkhausia sp. 4 cm size:2.5-3 cm Grazes on biofilm and algae

Grazes on biofilm and algae scraped from surfaces

freshwater mussel hosts (such as Ptychorhynchus murinum) are essential—females lay eggs inside mussel gills

supplemented with live/frozen foods like brine shrimp

Diet: Naturally grazes on biofilm and algae

The species name “pulcherrimus” means “most beautiful

Yellow Kogal Tetra – Moenkhausia sp. 4 cm size:2.5-3 cm Grazes on biofilm and algaeDescription & Care Instructions The Yellow Kogal Tetra (Moenkhausia sp.), also known as the Kogal Blue Eyed Tetra, is a striking species native to the upper Rio Machado in the Rio Madeira River Basin, Brazil. This species is characterized by its golden iridescent body and a distinctive dark horizontal line that crosses its bright blue eyes. Additionally, it displays an elongated horizontal blotch on its caudal peduncle, enhancing its visual appeal.