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Species Profiles -> Characins -> Black Skirt Tetra

 

Black Skirt Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi)

Synonyms:
Black Widow Tetra, White Skirt Tetra

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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.

 

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