Tetra Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Tetra in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 10-20 gallons (depending on species and school size)
• Compatibility: Excellent community fish, compatible with other peaceful, similarly sized fish. Best kept in schools of 6 or more of their own kind.
• Special requirements: Require well-planted tanks with open swimming spaces. Prefer subdued lighting and stable water parameters. Some species benefit from tannins released by driftwood or dried leaves.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

5.5-7.5

Hardness

2-15 dGH

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