This is a quick reference guide for the Black Skirt Tetra. This guide can be used to help you decide whether your aquarium is compatible for this fish.
Water Type: Freshwater
Category: Tetra
Minimum Aquarium Size: 10
Compatible Aquarium Range: 10, 20, 30, 40, 55, 75, 90, 120+
Max Length (in): 2.5
Diet: Omnivore
Temperature Range: 70°-85° F (21°-29° C)
pH Range: 6.0-7.5
KH Range: 4-8
Aggression Level: Peaceful
Primary Colors: Silver, red, black
Notes: The black skirt tetra is a fairly hardy fish and sometimes used when cycling a new aquarium. There is also a white skirt tetra that is very similar to the black skirt tetra. Also, the white skirt tetra is the base fish for the Glofish tetra.
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