Colletti's Moenkhausia
Moenkhausia collettii
Origin: Amazon and Orinoco basins, South America
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 6 cm
- Min Tank
- 80 L
- Lifespan
- 4-6
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- Yes (8–20+)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful; excellent community schooling tetra
About
Moenkhausia collettii is a medium-sized tetra from the Amazon and Orinoco basins, characterized by a transparent body with a bold black caudal spot and faint lateral stripe. A fast-swimming, active schooling fish that appreciates open water alongside planted refuges. Its peaceful temperament makes it a solid choice for community aquariums alongside other similarly-sized species.
Care Guide
Keep in schools of 8 or more. Provide plenty of open swimming space with planted edges. Feed flake, micro-pellets, small frozen artemia and daphnia. Adaptable to a wide range of soft to moderately hard water. Peaceful with all similarly-sized fish. An uncomplicated and reliable community tetra.
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