Diamond Tetra (Upon delivery)

◎ Origin: South America (Venezuela – Lake Valencia basin)

│ Size: 5–6 cm

⌬ Temperature: 24–28 °C

∷ pH: 6–7.5

⋄ Food: Flakes, pellets, frozen, live

⌁ Lifespan: Approximately 5–8 years

≣ Lifestyle: Group (minimum 6–8 individuals)

⊕ Compatibility: Very peaceful. Suitable with tetras, rasboras, corydoras, dwarf gouramis, and calm fish. Avoid with aggressive or territorial fish. Appreciates planted tanks, moderate lighting, and well-oxygenated water.

Scientific name
Moenkhausia pittieri
Opisthanodus haerteli

Common names
Diamond tetra
Diamond tetra

Origin: Venezuela
Biotope: Amazonian

The male's fins are more developed, the dorsal fin is elongated in a sickle shape.