Tetra-fish
Coming from south america the black tetra is not only one of the most popular species in the group but one of the most popular aquarium fish in general.
Tetra-fish. May 29 2020 different tetra fish in the hobby. Sizes and colors vary among tetra species. With colors ranging all over the spectrum and around 150 species tetras exhibit a lot of variation.
See more ideas about tetra fish planted aquarium tetra. Tetra or the tetra werke company is a fish food manufacturing company founded by a young german scientist dr. Tetras come from africa central america and south america belonging to the biological family characidae and to its former subfamilies alestidae the african tetras and lebiasinidae the characidae are distinguished from other fish by the presence of a small adipose fin between the dorsal and caudal fins.
Submit a tip all tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published. Both beginners and advanced aquarists love tetra fish for their colorful appearance easy maintenance and calm nature. Tetras accept a variety of foods including flake foods blood worms boiled vegetables daphnia and small insects.
In the 1950s there were only about 50 000 fish keepers in germany and the hobby was at the time. Tetras are active schooling fish that work well in the peaceful community aquarium. Meaty foods should be limited to 2 3 times weekly.
Tetras do best in a well planted aquarium with moderate lighting. Species like red eye neon lemon and glowlights have many enthusiasts. They range from chubby to slim spotted to striped multi colored to neon.
Tetra fish are popular among both beginner and advanced fish hobbyists partly because of their bright colors and active behaviors. There are all different types of tetra fish. Most tetras originate from the amazon basin as well as other river systems in south america.
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Simplifying the aquatic experience one species at a time. Tetra is the common name of many small freshwater characiform fishes. These modest looking schooling fish only reach up to about 3 inches which makes them a great choice for a community tank.
Tetra fish swim in groups of five and over. Tetras are the true rainbow fish of the freshwater species. Nearly all tetra species do well in schools so keep five to six of the species you choose.
