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Diamond Tetra

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Product description

Fish Profile: Diamond Tetra

  • Scientific Name: Moenkhausia pittieri
  • Common Name: Diamond Tetra
  • Adult Size: 5–6 cm (2–2.4 inches)
  • Life Expectancy: 3 – 6 years
  • Habitat: Native to Venezuela, specifically Lake Valencia and surrounding water systems. They inhabit slow-moving, heavily vegetated waters.


Tank Requirements

  • Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons (75 liters)
  • Ideal Temperature: 24°C – 28°C (75°F – 82°F)
  • pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
  • Water Hardness: 5 – 20 dGH (soft to moderately hard)
  • Temperament: Peaceful, schooling fish; best kept in groups of 6 or more. Great for community tanks with other non-aggressive fish.

Diet & Nutrition

  • Diet: Omnivorous
  • Preferred Foods: Flake foods, micro pellets, frozen or live foods like brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia.
  • Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times per day, small portions.

Breeding & Spawning

  • Breeding Difficulty: Moderate
  • Spawning Behavior: Egg scatterers.
  • Breeding Tips: Use a separate breeding tank with soft, acidic water (pH ~6.5), fine-leaved plants or spawning mops. Condition breeders with live food. Remove adults after spawning to prevent egg-eating. Eggs hatch in 24–36 hours; fry are free-swimming in 3–5 days.

Appearance

  • Coloration: Iridescent silver body with a brilliant, diamond-like shimmer. The scales reflect light, especially under good aquarium lighting.
  • Fins: Slightly elongated dorsal and caudal fins in males. Fins may have subtle orange or violet hues, especially in mature specimens.
  • Eyes: The upper part of the eye often shows a bright red coloration.

Distinctive Features

  • Eye-catching shimmer that gives them their "diamond" name.
  • Males tend to be more colorful with longer fins, while females are rounder-bodied.
  • Known for their graceful schooling behavior and compatibility with planted aquariums.
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Diamond Tetra

QAR 10,00
QAR 7,00
 per 

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