Description

• Pristella maxillaris
• Keeping Difficulty: Beginner
• Temperament: Peaceful, community fish
• Max Size: 4.5cm

Preferred Water Parameters:

• Water Temperature: 23-27 degrees celsius.
• pH Level: 6.0-7.5
• General Hardness: Soft (50 – 100ppm)

The Pristella Tetra is a highly popular and fun small freshwater fish that is hardy & easy to take care of. The Pristella Tetra is also known as the X-ray tetra for it’s transparent type body. They are a shoaling species and do best in groups of 6 of more. Native to the coast rivers of South America, it is a migratory species which means it tolerates a wide range of water parameters and adapts readily to the aquarium environment.

Features of Pristella Tetra’s:

• Silvery & transparent deep body
• Dorsal and anal fins feature three stripes of vibrant yellow, black, and white
• Red to pink tailfins
• They are peaceful fish and can be kept with other peaceful community fish
• Grows to 4.5cm
• Level of care: Easy

Pristella Tetra Diet:

Pristella Tetra’s are omnivores and will accept small size pellets, flakes and freeze-dried foods. Keep in mind their mouths are small and will require smaller foods. Supplement their diet with frozen, freeze dried and live foods.