Large Tetras
It is one of the larger tetras as it can reach lengths of three inches.
Large tetras. Typically they are encountered in medium or large lakes ponds rivers and wetlands. Red eye tetras are native to brazil and paraguay and they prefer to be kept in schools of 6 or more. Keep in large groups and keep warm to avoid outbreaks of whitespot.
It s almost exclusively found in small streams throughout the amazon area. Its body has green blue red and yellow hues and its scales are characteristically large. Some are big tetras and small tetras but generally they all make decent pets.
The larger tetras are still pretty small 2 5 inches is the general maximum size so they still work well in average fish tank sizes though they still also need to be in schools for optimal life. The flag tetra is a rare member of the tetra family. Some are native to tropical regions of the south america while others are more used to the damp climate of east africa with its seasonal heavy rains and wide rivers.
Upper orinoco and negro river basins. Tetras are a very diverse group whose members come from many different environments. Red eye tetra also known as the lamp eye tetra this species grows to about 3 inches long and it has a bright red spot placed over the eye and a thick black band running vertically through the tail.
Ph 5 7 temperature 24 30 c 75 86 f. Bentos tetra ornate tetra. Here are congo tetras hemiodus blind cave tetras and other popular large sized tetra fish that can grow to be longer than 2 5.
But the species isn t as prevalent as some other types of tetras. The congo tetra is recognized for its radiant appearance and it is sourced from the congo river. These tetras can become a little aggressive so they should be kept in large schools.
The distribution of this fish is large.
