Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Blind Cave Tetra

Blind Cave Tetra (Astyanax fasciatus mexicanus)

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Stats:	Adult Size: 3 1/2 " (9 cm) Temp: 74-77 F (20-25 C) Tank: 30" (75 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Darkly arranged tank, open space for swimming. Robust tankmates. pH: 7, H: very soft.
Diet:	Small live, all prepared equally relished.
Breeding:	Females Plumper. Tank: pH: 6-7 soft, Feed Artemia to new fry.
Sociability:	Groups of six to eight fish. Can be very nippy.
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Special Info:	These fish are born with eyes, but skin grows over them as the fish develop.