Diamond tetra
Moenkhausia pittieri · Characidae
Also known as Diamond characin
Beginner
Plain as a youngster, then covered in sparkling scales as an adult.
In short: A diamond tetra needs at least 110 L (29 US gal), water at 23–28 °C (73–82 °F) and pH 6–7.5. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 6 or more, and rated beginner to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 110 L (29 US gal)
- Temperature
- 23–28 °C (73–82 °F)
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Adult size
- 6 cm (2.4 in)
- Group size
- 6+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 110 L (29 US gal)
- Temperature
- 23–28 °C (73–82 °F)
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Hardness
- 3–15 dGH
- Lifespan
- 3–6 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — flake, pellets, frozen foods.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Lake Valencia basin, Venezuela
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Vegetated lake margins
- Natural conditions
- Soft to medium water, planted, subdued light.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 6 fish
- Swims
- Mid-water
- Good tank mates
- CorydorasRasborasDwarf cichlids
- Avoid
- Fin nippersVery small shrimp
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Males have longer dorsal fins.
- Notes
- Scatters eggs among fine plants.
- Common ailments
- IchFin rot
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