Fish Species
Penguin Tetra
Thayeria boehlkei
About
A slender schooling tetra with a bold black stripe that continues into the lower tail lobe. It often swims at a characteristic slight upward angle and does best in active groups in planted community aquariums.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Thayeria boehlkei
Origin Region
Amazon basin, Brazil and Peru
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