Silver Tetra Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Silver Tetra in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
• Compatibility: Compatible with other peaceful, similarly sized characins, small cichlids, catfish, and loaches. Avoid housing with very small or fin-nipping species.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-planted aquarium with open swimming spaces. Prefers subdued lighting and a strong current. Benefits from a varied diet including high-quality flakes, pellets, and live/frozen foods like bloodworms and daphnia. Best kept in schools of 6 or more individuals to reduce stress and encourage natural behavior.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-79°F (22-26°C)

pH level

5.5-7.0

Hardness

2-10 dGH

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