Tetra are a type of freshwater fish that are popular in home aquariums. Most tetra species are small, peaceful fish that are suitable for community fish tanks. They come in a variety of colors, which is one of the reasons why they are so popular.
In general, tetra fish are not hard to keep as long as their water is clean and they have enough space to swim. They are relatively easy to keep, and for this reason tetras considered a good choice for beginners. They are also a good choice for beginners because they are relatively small and do not require a large aquarium. The ideal number of tetras to keep together is six or more for most species.
Tetra Types
Tetra are members of the Characin family, which includes hundreds of species. Many tetra species are native to the warm waters of South America, Central America, and Africa. There are many different tetra types, and below is a list of some of the popular species kept in aquariums.
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- Diamond Tetra (Moenkhausia pittieri): Ultimate Care Guide
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- Blue Tetra (Boehlkea fredcochui): Ultimate Care Guide
- Green Fire Tetra (Aphyocharax rathbun): Ultimate Care Guide
- Gold Tetra (Hemigrammus rodwayi): Ultimate Care Guide
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- Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon Paradoxus): Ultimate Care Guide
- Mexican Tetra (Astyanax mexicanus): Ultimate Care Guide
- Rainbow Tetra (Nematobrycon lacortei): Ultimate Care Guide
- Glowlight Tetra (Hemigrammus erythrozonus): Ultimate Care Guide
- Buenos Aires Tetra (Hyphessobrycon Anisitsi): Ultimate Care Guide
- Black Phantom Tetra (Hyphessobrycon megalopterus): Ultimate Care Guide
- Black Neon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon Herbertaxelrodi): Ultimate Care Guide
- Red Eye Tetra (Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae): Ultimate Care Guide
- X-Ray Tetra (Pristella maxillaris): Ultimate Care Guide
- Flame Tetra (Hyphessobrycon flammeus): Ultimate Care Guide
- Ruby Tetra (Axelrodia Riesei): Ultimate Care Guide
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- Dawn Tetra (Aphyocharax paraguayensis): Ultimate Care Guide
- Penguin Tetra (Thayeria boehlkei): Ultimate Care Guide
- Emperor Tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri): Ultimate Care Guide
- Bloodfin Tetra (Aphyocharax anisitsi): Ultimate Care Guide
- Splash Tetra (Copella Arnoldi): Ultimate Care Guide
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