Mexican Tetra Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Mexican Tetra in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons (75 liters)
• Compatibility: Generally peaceful and can be kept with other similarly sized, non-aggressive fish. Surface forms are schooling fish and should be kept in groups of 6 or more. Blind cave forms are less social but can also be kept in groups.
• Special requirements: For surface forms, a well-planted tank with open swimming areas is ideal. For blind cave forms, a dimly lit or dark aquarium with smooth substrate and hiding places is preferred to mimic their natural environment. They rely on their lateral line system to navigate and detect food, so strong currents should be avoided.

Water parameters

Temperature

68-78°F (20-26°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-19 dGH

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