BlackTetra     Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

Grows to: 2.5"

Hobbyist Level:  A hardy fish suitable for beginners.

How Many?  They are a schooling fish that should be be purchased in groups of 4 or more.  Six or more is best.  Overstocking can cause fighting and fin nipping so be sure to provide enough room to accommodate the number of fish in your school.

Housing:  Provide plenty of swimming room as well as some bushy plants for hiding.  They look good with a dark substrate.  They swim in the mid to upper region of the tank.  They enjoy a healthy water current.  Minimum tank size is about 10 gallons. (Temperature- 70-82),  (pH 6.5-7.0)

Tank mates:  They are peaceful fish that should be kept with other peaceful fish of similar size.

Feeding:  They will accept a variety of foods.  Feed flakes, along with brine shrimp and frozen foods.  Tetras will show their best color after you have owned it for a few months and have given them a good diet.  They are an omnivore.

Natural Habitat:  Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina & Bolivia.   Fish sold at Elmer's are domestically raised.

Males and Females:  Males have a more narrow and pointed dorsal fin.  Frontal portion of their anal fin is broader while females anal fin runs more parallel to the stomach line.

Color Varieties:  Some aquarium bred color varieties you may see include the Hi Fin Black Tetra and the Albino Tetra.
 
See also:  Tetras