Black Morpho Tetra Care Guide
Poecilocharax weitzmani
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Bioload Score
800
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 5.0 cm / 2.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 75L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 5 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including small live or frozen foods like daphnia, brine shrimp, and fine flake foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable for community tanks with other peaceful and similarly sized fish. Avoid aggressive or much larger species.
Good to Know
The Black Morpho Tetra is named after the stunning Morpho butterfly, mirroring the butterfly's beauty with its shimmering scales and graceful swimming style.
Gender Differences
Males are generally more colorful and may display longer fins than females.
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