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Black skirt tetra · Shared by FrostyOtter · 1 week ago

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Mustard 11 curates this gallery and has firm views about the lighting. The fan unfolded itself across the floor.

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About the Black skirt tetra

Origin
Paraguay and Guaporé basins, South America
Adult size
5–6 cm
Lifespan
About 5 years
Minimum tank
75 litres for a group of six or more
Temperature
20–26°C
Temperament
Peaceful in a group, but a persistent fin-nipper

Read more about the black skirt tetra — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.

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