False Black Tetra (Gymnocorymbus thayeri)

False Black Tetra

False Black Tetra

Gymnocorymbus thayeri

Difficulty

Easy

Min. Tank Size

38 Litres (10 US G.)

Size

2.5-7.6cm (1-3 ")

sg

Freshwater

Temp.

15.6-26.7°C (60 -80 °F)

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

1-5 years

Habitat

South America

Family

Characidae

This animal is available captive bred

Additional names

False Black Tetra, Silver Tetra, Black Tetra

Additional scientific names

Moenkhausia profunda

Origin

South america

Sexing

Females will be more plump when sexually mature than males.

Tank compatibility

Peaceful

Diet

Carnivore

Feeding regime

Daily

Environment specifics

Planted tank

Behaviour

Mixes well with modestly-finned tank mates (nips fancy finnage)

Identification

Sometimes confused with the Black Skirt Tetra.

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )