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Characteristics:
Max Size: 3″
Care Level: Easy
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle of Tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 68° – 80°
PH: 6 – 7.5
dGH: 4 – 8
dKH: 3 – 7
Tank Size: 15 gal
Grouping: 6 or more
Tank Mates
Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish, Guppies, Loaches, Otocinclus, dwarf shrimp and snails
Notes
Black Skirt Tetras are named for their distinctive look. They have silver-grey body that transitions to a black anal fin. They're relatively peaceful and are larger than your typical tetras. You can keep them in a 15 gallon tank, but push for a 20 gallon with larger groups. Avoid aggressive or territorial species or large fish with big mouths. | Hyphessobrycon amandae
Characteristics:
Max Size: 1″
Care Level: Easy
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle to Top
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 68° – 75°
PH: 6 – 7.5
dGH: 4 – 8
dKH: 3 – 7
Tank Size: 5 gal
Grouping: 6 or more
Tank Mates
Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish, Guppies, Loaches, Otocinclus, dwarf shrimp and snails
Notes
Ember Tetras are very active and social beginner fish. They schoal in large groups and can tolerate both acidic and low alkaline water conditions. Compare to Neon Tetras, they're smaller in comparison, approximately 1” max. You’ll find them in almost every local fish store including commercial big box retailers. You can keep a small community in a 5 gallon tank, but push for 10 or more to see their active behavior. Avoid aggressive or territorial species or large fish with big mouths. | Hyphessobrycon eques
Characteristics:
Max Size: 2″
Care Level: Easy
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle of Tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 68° – 75°
PH: 6 – 7.5
dGH: 4 – 8
dKH: 3 – 7
Tank Size: 10 gal
Grouping: 6 or more
Tank Mates
Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish, Guppies, Loaches, Otocinclus, dwarf shrimp and snails
Notes
Serpae Tetras are also known as Red Minor Tetra, Jewel Tetra or Callistus Tetras, and are great beginner fish. They often have a black spot on their body and can get confused with Red Phantom Tetras. The Serpae Tetras dorsal and anal fin have red and transition to black with white tips. You can keep them in a 10 gallon tank, but push for a 20 gallon with larger groups. Avoid aggressive or territorial species or large fish with big mouths. | Melanotaenia boesemani
Characteristics:
Max Size: 4″
Care Level: Intermediate
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 75° – 82°
PH: 7 – 8
dGH: 8 – 20
dKH: 3 – 7
Tank Size: 30 gal
Grouping: 6
Tank Mates
Cherry Barbs, Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Dwarf Gouramis, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Guppies, Plecos, Dwarf Corydoras, Loaches, Otocinclus and even Dwarf Shrimp.
Notes
Although larger in size, Boesemani Rainbowfish are peaceful middle dwellers with small mouths. They do well in a community with many nano fish including cherry barbs. Minimize plant and decoration density and aim for 48" long tank to give them ample swimming space. | Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
Characteristics:
Max Size: 2″
Care Level: Easy
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 68° – 75°
PH: 6 – 7.5
dGH: 4 – 8
dKH: 3 – 7
Tank Size: 20 gal
Grouping: 6 or more
Tank Mates
Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish, Guppies, Loaches, Otocinclus, dwarf shrimp and snails
Notes
Lemon Tetras have vibrant fins and a more flat, diamond shaped body. They're very active swimmers, so a 20 gallon tank would be ideal for a group of 6 or more. Avoid aggressive or territorial species or large fish with big mouths. | Paracheirodon innesi
Characteristics:
Max Size: 1.25″
Care Level: Easy
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 68° – 75°
PH: 6 – 7.2
dGH: 4 – 8
dKH: 3 – 7
Tank Size: 10 gal
Grouping: 6 or more
Tank Mates
Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish, Guppies, Loaches, Otocinclus, dwarf shrimp and snails
Notes
Gold Neon Tetras are a cousin to Neon Tetras and are also great beginner fish. They can tolerate both acidic and low alkaline water conditions. General rule is 2 gallons per fish. 10 Gallon tank at a minimum, but push for 20 or more for healthy and happy fish. Avoid aggressive or territorial species or large fish with big mouths such as cichlids.
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