Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Diamond Tetra

Diamond Tetra (Moenkhausia pittieri)

Synonyms:	Pittier's Tetra	(Click to enlarge) Image provided by Eric Naus (Click to Enlarge) Image provided by Mia Woodman
Stats:	Adult Size: 2 1/2" (6 cm) Temp: 75-82 F (24-28 C) Tank: 36" (90 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Darkly arranged tank, open space for swimming. Robust tankmates. pH: <7, H: soft.
Diet:	Small live, all prepared equally relished.
Breeding:	Males: flag like dorsal. Tank: pH: 6-7 soft, darkened, Feed Artemia to new fry.
Sociability:	Groups of six to eight fish at least. Can be kept with mildly aggressive cichlids, angels and the like without problems. Not very nippy for a larger tetra.
Related Spec:	(Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae) Red Eyed Tetra
Special Info:	The scales on this fish all glitter at different angles, creating a faceted golden effect.