Black Skirt Tetra Care Guide
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
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Bioload Score
600
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 5.0 cm / 2.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 37L (10 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
Peaceful community fish such as other tetras, rasboras, livebearers, and small catfish. Avoid keeping them with fin-nipping or aggressive species.
Good to Know
Black Skirt Tetras can be prone to nipping the fins of other fish, especially long-finned species.
Gender Differences
Females tend to be larger and rounder-bodied compared to males.
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