SKIRT TETRA / WIDOW TETRA
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Hardy and easy to care for, the black widow tetra (or black skirt tetra) is a schooling fish that, contrary to its name, comes in several colors. While the wild black widow tetra is dark in color, consider the many-colored varieties that have been captive-bred. At least six or seven specimens create a healthy, happy school of fish, but avoid housing them with smaller species (particularly those with long, flowing fins) as black widows do sometimes nip. This active, fast-moving species is a great choice for aquarium beginners.
COMMON NAMES: Black tetra, black skirt
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
ADULT SIZE: 2 inches
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 5 years
Family | Characidae |
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Origin | Rio Paraguay, Rio Guapore, Bolivia |
Social | Peaceful, good community fish |
Tank Level | Mid dweller |
Minimum Tank Size | 10 gallons |
Diet | Omnivore, eats most foods |
Breeding | Egg layer |
Care | Easy |
pH | 5.8 to 8.5 |
Hardness | up to 15 dGH |
Temperature | 68 to 79 F (20 to 26 C) |
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