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Pristella Tetra ( Pristella maxillaris )
Grows to: 1.5"
Hobbyist Level: A hardy fish suitable for beginners.
How Many? They are a schooling fish that should be be purchased in groups of 4 or more. Six or more is best.
Housing:0 Provide plenty of swimming room as well as some bushy plants for hiding. They look good with a dark substrate. They swim in the mid to upper region of the tank. They enjoy a healthy water current. Unlike most tetras, they are tolerant of slightly brackish water. Minimum tank size is about 10 gallons. (Temperature- 72-82), (pH 6.0-7.5)
Tank mates: They are peaceful fish that should be kept with other peaceful fish of similar size.
Feeding: They will accept a variety of foods. Feed flakes, along with brine shrimp and frozen foods. Tetras will show their best color after you have owned it for a few months and have given them a good diet. They are an omnivore.
Natural Habitat: Venezuela, Guyana, & Brazil. Fish sold at Elmer's are domestically raised.
Males and Females: Females will be more full bodied when plump with eggs. Females may also appear more silver due to a larger, rounder swim bladder.
Other color varieties; #1612 Albino Pristella Tetra.
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