Black Skirt / Black Widow Tetra - Jumbo
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Black Skirt / Black Widow Tetra |
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi |
| Origin | South America |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Size | 2.5 inches |
| Min Housing | 20+ gallon |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Live Plant Compatible | Yes |
| Temp | 70°-80°F |
| Sexual Dimorphism | |
| Average Age | |
| Special Water Conditions | None |
Pictures are for reference only, there will be variations in size and color of individual animals.
Black Skirt Tetras are a hardy tetra that makes a great addition to community tanks, especially for beginners due to their robust nature. Their round body size also makes them a great addition to aquariums with some more robust and assertive fish (as they are not as likely to be picked), such as Kribensis, large rainbow species, large-bodied gourami, barbs, angelfish, etc. Although they can sometimes be nippy in aquariums with more peaceful community fish, this can usually be managed by keeping them in groups of 6 or more (which tends to keep their squabbling within their shoal).