Pristella Tetra Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Pristella Tetra in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 40 liters (10 gallons)
• Compatibility: Excellent for community tanks with other peaceful, similarly sized fish such as other small tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and dwarf cichlids. Avoid housing 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 and reduce stress. Must be kept in schools of at least 6-10 individuals to thrive and exhibit natural schooling behavior.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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