Tetras
Tetra are species of small South American freshwater fish, belonging to the family Characidae and to its former subfamilies Alestiidae (the "African tetras") and Lebiasinidae. The characidae are distinguished from other fish by the presence of a small adipose fin between the dorsal fin and caudal fin. Many of these, such as the neon tetra, are brightly colored and easy to keep in captivity, and extremely popular for home aquaria.
Neon
Family: Characins
Origins: South America / Upper Negro and Orinoco River basins
Scientific Name: Paracheirodon simulans
Common Name: Neon
Size: 1"
Preferred pH range:5.5 - 6.0
Temperature Range: 74-80 F
Temperment: Community / Peaceful
Comments:Feeds on worms and small crustaceans .One of the most popular and beautiful aquarium fishes. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals
Family: Characins
Origins: South America / Upper Negro and Orinoco River basins
Scientific Name: Paracheirodon axelrodi
Common Name: Cardinal
Size: 1"
Preferred pH range: 5.5 - 6.0
Temperature Range: 74-80 F
Temperment: Community / Peaceful
Comments: Occurs mainly in shoals in the middle water layers. Feeds on worms and small crustaceans .One of the most popular and beautiful aquarium fishes. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals
Cardinal
Family: Characins
Origins: South America: Paraguay River basin
Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
Common Name: Black Neon
Size: 1.25"
Preferred pH range: 5.5 - 6.0
Temperature Range: 74-80 F
Temperment: Community / Peaceful
Comments: Feeds on worms, small crustaceans and plant matter. In captivity, it swims in the middle and upper water layers of the tank. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals
Black Neon
Family: Characins
Origins: South America: Upper Amazon River basin
Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma
Common Name: Bleeding-heart tetra
Size: 2.25"
Preferred pH range: 5.6 - 7.2
Temperature Range: 74-80 F
Temperment: Community / Peaceful
Comments: Feeds on worms, crustaceans and plants. In captivity, it swims in the middle and upper water layers of the tank. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals
Bleeding Heart
Family: Characins
Origins: South America: Amazon, Guaporé and Paraguay River basins to Argentina
Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon eques
Common Name: Serpae tetra
Size: 1.25"
Preferred pH range: 5.6 - 7.2
Temperature Range: 74-80 F
Temperment: Community / Nippy
Comments: A gregarious species which positions itself near the surface between the stems of emerging plants. It is frequently found in stagnant waters. They are generally peaceful, but when there are too many of them during feeding, they bite each other's fins. Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plants. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals
Serpae
Family: Alestidae (African tetras)
Origins: Africa: Congo Democratic Republic
Scientific Name: Phenacogrammus interruptus
Common Name: Congo tetra
Size: 3"
Preferred pH range: 6.0 - 7.2
Temperature Range: 74-80 F
Temperment: Community / Nippy
Comments: Feeds on worms, crustaceans and plants. In captivity, it swims in the middle and upper water layers of the tank. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals
Congo
Family: Characins
Origins: South America: Atrato and San Juan River basins
Scientific Name: Nematobrycon palmeri
Common Name: Emperor tetra
Size: 1.5"
Preferred pH range: 5.6 - 7.2
Temperature Range: 74-80 F
Temperment: Community / Nippy
Comments: Feeds on worms and crustaceans. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals.
Emperor
Family: Characins
Origins: South America: Paraguay and Guaporé River basins to Argentina
Scientific Name: Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
Common Name: Black tetra
Size: 2.25"
Preferred pH range: 6.0 - 7.2
Temperature Range: 74-80 F
Temperment: Community / Peaceful
Comments: Occurs in the middle and upper water layers. Feeds on worms, small crustaceans and insects. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals
Black
Family: Characins
Origins: South America: Essequibo River
Scientific Name: Hemigrammus erythrozonus
Common Name: Glowlight tetra
Size: 1.25"
Preferred pH range: 6.0 - 7.2
Temperature Range: 74-80 F
Temperment: Community / Peaceful
Comments: Feeds on worms, small crustaceans and plants. A popular aquarium fish. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals.
Family: Characins
Origins: South America: Amazon, Orinoco, and coastal river drainages of the Guianas
Scientific Name: Pristella maxillaris
Common Name: Pristella tetra / X-Ray Tetra
Size: 1.5"
Preferred pH range: 6.0 - 7.2
Temperature Range: 74-80 F
Temperment: Community / Peaceful
Comments: Gregarious and non-aggressive. Occur in calm coastal waters in densely vegetated swamps. Feed on worms, small crustaceans and insects. Are popular among aquarists because of their robustness, peaceful character, and delicate colors. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals
Pristella
Glowlight
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Here are some of the tetras we carry on a regular basis. Actual availability will vary from week to week
