Gold Tetra Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Gold Tetra in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 60 liters (15 gallons)
• Compatibility: Excellent for community aquariums with other peaceful, similarly sized fish such as other small tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and dwarf cichlids. Avoid keeping with large or aggressive species that may prey on them.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-planted aquarium with open swimming spaces. Benefits from subdued lighting and a dark substrate to enhance its coloration. Should be kept in schools of at least 6-10 individuals to reduce stress and encourage natural schooling behavior.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

5.5-7.5

Hardness

2-15 dGH

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