Fish Species
Diamond Tetra
Moenkhausia pittieri
About
A medium-sized schooling tetra whose reflective scales create a strong diamond-like sparkle in mature fish. It is peaceful, active and particularly attractive in planted aquariums with darker backgrounds.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Moenkhausia pittieri
Origin Region
Lake Valencia basin, Venezuela
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Beginner
Max Size
6 cm | 2.4 in
Water Requirements
South American RiversTemperature
24–29°C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH Hardness
4–10dGH
KH Alkalinity
3–6dKH
Min Tank Size
80L