Diamond Tetra Care Guide
Moenkhausia pittieri
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Bioload Score
800
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 5.0 cm / 2.0"
- Temperature
- 24–27°C (75–80°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 60L (16 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- 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, guppies, dwarf gouramis, and small catfish. Avoid keeping them with fin-nipping or aggressive species.
Gender Differences
Males are generally smaller and more slender compared to females. Females may have a slightly rounder belly when carrying eggs.
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