Fish Species
X-ray Tetra
Pristella maxillaris
About
A hardy schooling tetra with a translucent body and distinctive black-yellow-white fin pattern. It tolerates a wider range of water chemistry than many tetras and is an excellent beginner community species.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Pristella maxillaris
Origin Region
Northern South America: Venezuela, Guyana and lower Amazon region
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Beginner
Max Size
5 cm | 2.0 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
60L