Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Black Skirt Tetra

Black Skirt Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi)

Synonyms:	Black Widow Tetra, White Skirt Tetra	(Click to Enlarge) Image provided by Jan Bekkums Aquarium Database Links to sites with pics: AquaHobby.com -- Black (Widow) Tetra
Stats:	Adult Size: 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) Temp: 75-82 F (24-28 C) Tank: 30" (75 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Darkly arranged tank, open space for swimming. Robust tankmates. pH: 7, H: not particular.
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.
Related Spec:	Comes in various morphs, Black Skirt, White Skirt, Black Long-Finned, White Long-Finned, and also often labled Candy Tetra when dyed.
Special Info:	Peaceful overall, and large for a tetra, these make a good companion for other peaceful tankmates.