Black tetra – Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
Species name: Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
Common names: Black Skirt tetra, Black tetra, Skirt tetra, Black widow
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Subfamily: Incertae sedis
Order: Characiformes
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 2.4 in.
pH range: 6.0 – 8.0
dH range: 5 – 19
Temperature range: 68 – 79°F
Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
Hardiness: Easy
Aggressiveness: Peaceful. They exhibit the typical tetra behavior of picking on each other all the time, although it never seems to get serious.
Distribution: Bolivia, Brazil and northern Argentina
Diet: Carnivore. In the wild, it feeds on worms, small crustaceans and insects. Will accept virtually any type of food.
Additional information:
The Black tetra, also called Black Skirt tetra, Black widow or Skirt tetra is native to Bolivia, Brazil and northern Argentina where it can be found in the middle and upper water layers or river basins. This is a very hardy fish that is suitable for beginner aquarists.
The Black Tetra grows a little larger than most other tetra species. They are easily recognized by the distinctive black dorsal and anal fins, and vertical black stripes on the body. A number of long-finned and color varieties have been produced. There is now an albino version of the Black tetra.
The males’ anal fin is wider than the females. Also, the females are a little larger.
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