It would be best to invest in an aquarium light with a timer, and this timer should be set to have between ten and twelve hours of light per day. A 20-gallon tank can easily fit a school of ten small Tetras.Ī Tetra tank should be positioned on a sturdy surface away from any windows. The rule of thumb is that there needs to be one gallon of water for every one inch of fish. Since Tetras must be kept in a small school, you will need to invest in a large tank. In the case of the Tetra, the more the merrier! Tetra Fish Care Tank Requirements Tetras aren’t too expensive and some pet stores may have deals to where buying more fish reduces the price. There is also the option of ordering them from a breeder, which is a great choice if you want to ensure that your Tetras are selectively bred.īecause Tetras are highly social fish, it’s not wise (or recommended) to get one by itself you will need to get a school of between six to ten fish so that they won’t succumb to loneliness. Luckily, Tetras are sold at most commercial pet stores, making the process of purchasing them relatively easy. Some cracking names in that selection! Acquiring Your Tetras
Here are a selection of the most popular and common: There are a huge number of different tetra fish varieties. This makes them a lovely choice if you’re introducing an aquarium to a child or if you don’t have the time to devote in babying a new tank. Their striking colors and mild temperament make them a popular pet to have.
These fish are docile but lively, and compared to other freshwater fish, they are surprisingly hardy. Tetras are top feeders, meaning that they will eat whatever lands on the surface of the water. Their brightly colored bodies come in an array of colors including (but not limited to) red, black, white, silver, and blue. The male Tetra is slimmer than their female counterparts, which are plumper in the belly. The adult Tetra can grow between 1.5 to 2 inches in length. When given proper nutrition and a clean environment to live in, Tetras can live for up to ten years, making them a worthwhile investment if you are on a budget or don’t care to change out your collection regularly. The name “tetra” was given to them because of the unique shape of their tiny teeth. They are social fish that thrive in schools of six or more. I added 4 regular blackskirts and I haven't had a single problem with her.Tetras are native to the warm freshwaters of Africa, Central America, and South America. Once the Danio was gone, she was still the most aggressive fish in the tank. The newest glo-Tetra did fin-nip the remaining Danio to death. As I was transitioning to the bigger tank, I had ended up with 5 glo-Tetra (gmo blackskirts) and 1 glo-Danio left over from my original tank. I no longer have the DG, and have added cories. Here is a video when I first put them in the tank.
I plan to add 6 harlequin Rasboras and 2 honey gouramis in the next couple of weeks. I haven't seen any aggressive behavior in months. Not recommended.Ĭurrently I have 9 blackskirts (5 glo & 4 reg) along with 6 albino cories. Having too small of a school stresses them out. They react that way to stress more often than not. But it is mostly related to feeling threatened. I added 4 regular blackskirts and I haven't had a single problem with her. As I was transitioning to the bigger tank, I had ended up with 5 glo-Tetra (gmo blackskirts) and 1 glo- Danio left over from my original tank.
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