White 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
White Skirt Tetra are active schooling fish that constantly move through the tank and make empty aquariums feel much more alive.
Gender Differences
Females tend to be larger and rounder-bodied compared to males.
Stock White Skirt Tetra in Your Tank
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