Tetras

Albino Buenos Aires Tetra
(Hemigrammus caudovittatus)
Description:
       A larger Tetra with an appetite for plants (except Java Fern, and Onion Plants).  Use stone or wood for decoration.  A hardy species good for any community tank.  Always keep in schools in a well maintained aquarium.
Facts:
Temperature:  65-80ºF.
pH: 6.0-7.3
Size:2.75”
Food: Flakes, frozen, live, lettuce, algae.
Temperament: Peaceful, active.

Albino Pristella Tetra
(Pristella maxillaries)
Description:
       An egg layer more at home in a dimly lit tank with lots of plants.  Good water movement is a plus.  Always keep in schools with a minimum of four members.  An excellent community fish.  For good health, maintain aquarium regularly.
Facts:
Temperature:  74-82ºF.
pH: 6.5-7.3
Size:1.75”
Food: Flakes, small live, frozen.
Temperament: Peaceful.

Bleeding Heart Tetra
(Hyphessorbrycon erythrostigma)
Description:
       This fish should be kept in pairs or in large groups.  In community tanks, keep only with other peaceful fish.  Males have longer dorsal and anal fins.  Plants will offer security to this timid species.
Facts:
Temperature:  72-82ºF.
pH: 5.6-7.2
Size:2.5”
Food: Flakes, small live, frozen.
Temperament: Peaceful, timid.

Bloodfin Tetra
(Aphyocharax anisitsi)
Description:
       An egg layer more at home in schools or four to six; and in a well planted aquarium.  A highly recommended community fish!  In proper conditions this fish can live for ten years or more.
Facts:
Temperature:  64-82ºF.
pH: 6.5-7.3
Size:4.75”
Food: Flakes, small live, frozen.
Temperament: Peaceful, active.

Emperor Tetra
(Nematobrycon palmeri)
Description:
       A quiet, elegant egg layer that needs a densely planted clean tank.  Keep in schools with other gentle community fish.  Will live a long life in a well maintained tank.  Floating plants are suggested.  Change water regulary.
Facts:
Temperature:  73-82ºF.
pH: 6.0-7.3
Size:1.75”
Food: Flakes, small live, frozen.
Temperament: Peaceful, quiet.

Fire Rasbora
(Rasbora vaterifloris)
Description:
       An active, schooling (four to six min.) community fish.  The use of floating plants to reduce strong light is recommended.  Rasboras enjoy lots of hiding places and densely planted tanks.  A variety of food will keep them healthy.
Facts:
Temperature:  72-78ºF.
pH: 6.0-7.0
Size:1.75”
Food: Flakes, small live, frozen.
Temperament: Peaceful.

Harlequin Rasbora
(Rasbora heteromorpha)
Description:
       A lovely, active, schooling, community fish.  Never keep in schools with less than six members.  Use floating plants to reduce strong light.  They enjoy lots of hiding places and densely planted tanks.
Facts:
Temperature:  74-82ºF.
pH: 6.0-7.0
Size:1.75”
Food: Flakes, small live, frozen.
Temperament: Peaceful.

Kriege Tetra
(Cheirodon kriegi)
Description:
       An egg layer needing lots of plants in the aquarium.  Always keep in schools of four to six.  Tis fish will thrive in tanks with strong water movement. A lovely addition to any community tanks.
Facts:

Temperature:  75-82ºF.
pH: 6.5-7.0
Size:1.25”
Food: Flakes, small live, frozen.
Temperament: Peaceful, active.

Neon Tetra
(Paracheirodon innesi)
Description:
       One of the most popular hobby fish.  More at home with plants.  Always keep in schools of six to twelve.  A good community fish with fish of comparable size.  With care, Neons can live more than ten years!
Facts:
Temperature:  68-80ºF.
pH: 6.0-7.2
Size:1.25”
Food: Flakes, small live, frozen.
Temperament: Peaceful, active.

Penguin Tetra
(Thayeria boehlkei)
Description:
       An egg layer recommended for any community tank with lots of plants and good water movement.  Keep in schools of four to six.  Regular, partial water changes are recommended.  Their unusual swimming movements are very interesting!
Facts:
Temperature:  72-82ºF.
pH: 6.0-7.3
Size:2.75”
Food: Flakes, live, frozen, insects.
Temperament: Peaceful, active.

Red Eye Tetra
(Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae)
Description:
       An egg layer that will thrive with plants for security.  Try floating plants to dim lights.  Good water movement is also a plus.  Always keep in schools.  An excellent addition to any community aquarium.
Facts:

Temperature:  72-80ºF.
pH: 5.5-7.3
Size:2”
Food: Flakes, live, frozen.
Temperament: Peaceful, timid.

Serpae Tetra
(Hyphessobrycon serape)
Description:
       An egg layer more at home in schools or four to six; and in a well planted aquarium.  A highly recommended community fish!  In proper conditions this fish can live for ten years or more.
Facts:
Temperature:  64-82ºF.
pH: 6.5-7.3
Size:4.75”
Food: Flakes, small live, frozen.
Temperament: Peaceful, active.

X-Ray Tetra
(Pristella maxillaries)
Description:
       An egg layer that needs lots of plants and strong water movement.  An excellent community fish.  Always keep in schools of four to six members.  Their color will show better under dim lighting.

Facts:
Temperature:  66-77ºF.
pH: 6.5-7.3
Size:1”
Food: Flakes, small live, frozen.
Temperament: Peaceful.

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