Crystal Tetra
General
- Geographic Origin: Brazil
- Latin Name: Protocheirodon pi, hemigrammus haraldschultzi
- Other Names & Variants:
- Mountain Crystal Tetra
Characteristics
- Colors: Black , Clear
- Lifespan: 4.0 - 5.0 years
- Average Size: 1.7 inches
- Temperament: Communal
- Breeding Style: Eggs
- Substrate Preference: Sand
- Swim Zone: Middle
Foods
The following foods are recommended for Crystal Tetra.
- Bloodworms (frozen)
- Bloodworms (live)
- Brine Shrimp (frozen)
- Brine Shrimp (live)
- Cyclops (frozen)
- Daphnia (freeze-dried)
- Daphnia (frozen)
- Daphnia (live)
- Flakes
- Mysis Shrimp (frozen)
- Mysis Shrimp (live)
- Pellets
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: Slow
- pH:
5.33 - 7.5
- Temperature: 71.33°F - 82.0°F
Tank Mates
Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.
The Crystal Tetra is best kept in groups of 8.
- Bleeding Heart Tetra
- Bronze Corydora
- Celestial Pearl Danio
- Dwarf Gourami
- False Julii Corydora
- Gold Tetra
- Harlequin Rasbora
- Honey Gourami
- Julii Corydorya Catfish
- Miguelito Corydora
- Otocinclus
- Pygmy Corydora
- Serpae Tetra
- Sterbai Corydora