Black skirt tetra
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
FishFreshwater
It reaches about 6 cm. Its body is silvery with a gray tint, and the dorsal, anal and caudal fins are black. Long-finned varieties exist. A schooling fish, peaceful but may be slightly territorial with conspecifics. Hardy and easy to keep.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22–28 |
| pH | 6–7.5 |
| GH | 4–12 |
| KH | 3–8 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.3 |
Care
Difficulty1/5
Dietomnivore
Min. tank80 L
Min. group6
Adult size6 cm
Lifespan5 ans
Temperamentpeaceful
Care notes
Temperature 22–28°C, pH 6.0–7.5, moderate hardness. A minimum 80-liter tank for a school of 6. Water can be neutral to slightly acidic. Décor with plants and hiding spots. Diet: flakes, pellets, live foods. Compatible with other peaceful fish of similar size. Avoid long-finned species (risk of fin nipping).