Diamond Tetra Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Diamond Tetra in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 60 liters (15 gallons) for a small school
• Compatibility: Excellent for community aquariums with other peaceful, similarly sized fish such as other tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and small peaceful cichlids.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-planted aquarium with some open swimming areas. Benefits from subdued lighting to enhance their coloration. Best kept in schools of 6 or more individuals to reduce stress and encourage natural schooling behavior.

Water parameters

Temperature

23-28 °C (73-82 °F)

pH level

5.5-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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