Black Tetra
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
Origin:
South
America: Paraguay and Guaporé River basins (southern Brazil, Argentina and
Bolivia).
Temperament: Peaceful. Excellent for community tanks.
Feeding:
Flake foods, adult brine shrimp, bloodworms & other
live foods
Temperature Range: 68-78°F.
pH: 6-8.3
dH:
5.0 - 19.0
Adult Size:
2"
Sexing:
Female is a little wider and anal
fin is narrower and runs parallel with its second vertical line.
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Comments: Several varieties, most common the long fin.
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This page was last updated on
03/04/07.
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