{"product_id":"black-widow-tetra","title":"Black Widow Tetra","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"127\"\u003eSpecies Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"443\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"149\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eGYMNOCORYMBUS TERNETZI\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"443\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Widow Tetra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"443\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 to 2 inches (3.8 to 5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"443\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"276\"\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 6 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"443\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to slow-moving rivers and streams in western Colombia; typically found in shaded areas with dense vegetation and soft, acidic water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"448\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 gallons (57 liters) for a small group; 20+ gallons recommended for best behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eIdeal Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 73–81°F (23–27°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"638\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard (3–10 dGH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful and calm; best kept in groups of 6 or more; males may display mild aggression during mating displays but are generally community-safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"892\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eOmnivorous:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — enjoys a varied diet of high-quality flakes or micro pellets, supplemented with small live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia. Occasional veggie-based foods (like spirulina flakes) are also beneficial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eSlender, elongated body with a shimmering purple or blue hue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eProminent horizontal black stripe running from eye to tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eLong flowing fins, especially in males, with hints of yellow and black edging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eEyes have a metallic green or blue glow, depending on lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eDistinctive Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eElegant, regal look with subtle iridescence — hence the name \"Emperor\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eMales have longer dorsal and anal fins and more intense coloration than females\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eIdeal for planted aquariums with low to moderate lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eWill form small hierarchies in groups, often with subtle fin displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fiora Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43469045792810,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"QAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6747\/1658\/files\/BlackWidowTetra_c96ebeb7-5230-4439-a246-00ad4e27d6d3.png?v=1755788671","url":"https:\/\/fioraaquatic.com\/products\/black-widow-tetra","provider":"Fiora Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}