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Diamond Tetra Group (Moenkhausia pittieri)
Diamond Tetra Group
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Diamond Tetra Group (Moenkhausia pittieri)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!

Quick Stats

Care Level Moderate
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Orange, White
Diet Omnivore
Water Conditions 75-82° F, KH 4-8, pH 6.0-7.5
Max. Size 2"
Family Characidae
Minimum Tank Size 10 gallons
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Care Level Moderate
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Orange, White
Diet Omnivore
Water Conditions 75-82° F, KH 4-8, pH 6.0-7.5
Max. Size 2"
Family Characidae
Minimum Tank Size 10 gallons
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Diamond Tetra, also known as Brillantsalmler, Diamond Characin, Pittier's Tetra and Timanttitetra is native to South American inland waters. They are said to sparkle like a diamond with their silvery scales and orange accents.

These Tetras prefer a heavily planted tank and softer water on the acidic side. They are ideal fish to put in a community tank and prefer to school with an odd number of at least 3 Diamond Tetras, making them an attractive addition to your home aquarium.

To breed them, separate a pair into a "breeding tank" with no lighting at first and then gradually increase it until spawning occurs. Water hardness should be less than 4 degrees and live food such as mosquito larvae are great inducers. Be sure to remove the adults after the eggs have been laid, as the adults will eat them. The eggs should hatch within 30 hours.

Diamond Tetras will accept many small foods such as brine shrimp or daphnia, freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex, micro pellet food, and a high quality flake food.

Approximate Purchase Size: 1/2" to 1-1/4"

Customer Testimonials

Max Longfield Reno , NV
This is the best fish ever! My Platy is so excited to have a new friend. He is not very energetic during the day but at night this fish goes crazy.
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