Adonis Tetra





General

  • Geographic Origin:
    • Côte d’Ivoire
    • Ghana
    • Sierra Leone
  • Latin Name: Lepidarchus adonis
  • Other Names & Variants:
    • Adonis Characin
    • Adonis Tetra
    • Adonis Fish
    • Jellybean Tetra

Characteristics

  • Colors: Black , Gold , Red , Silver
  • Lifespan: 2.3 - 5.0 years
  • Average Size: 0.83 inches
  • Temperament: Communal
  • Breeding Style: Eggs
  • Substrate Preference: Gravel, Sand
  • Swim Zone: Middle

Foods

The following foods are recommended for Adonis Tetra.

  • Blanched Vegetables
  • Bloodworms (frozen)
  • Bloodworms (live)
  • Brine Shrimp (frozen)
  • Brine Shrimp (live)
  • Daphnia (frozen)
  • Daphnia (live)
  • Flakes
  • Pellets
  • Shrimp (frozen)
  • Shrimp (live)

Water Parameters

Parameters below are based on research and fish keeping experience. Note that fish bred in captivity can adjust to different water parameters over time. Local selection may differ.

  • Water Flow Preference: Normal
  • pH: ph_more_info 5.17 - 7.67
  • Temperature: 72.0°F - 78.67°F

Tank Mates

Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.

The Adonis Tetra is best kept in groups of 7.


References and Additional Information