Diamond Tetra (Moenkhausia pitteri) – Ideal Care & Stunning Colors
Diamond Tetra -- moenkhausia pitteriScientific name: Moenkhausia pitteri
A somewhat larger tetra, the Diamond Tetra reaches 2.5 inches and exhibits intense coloration when kept in a darkly aquascaped tank. It should also have adequate swimming room in the tank. The Diamond Tetra should be kept at a water temperature between 74º and 82º Fahrenheit with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5 and soft to moderately hard water.
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Flake and freeze-dried foods supplemented with live brine shrimp fulfill its dietary needs. The Diamond Tetra has violet-hued scales with a fine scattering of green and gold that creates a pleasant sparkling effect.
To learn more about freshwater aquariums, see:
- Black Phantom Tetra (Megalamphodus melanopterus) – Hardy, Elegant Aquatic Gem
- Cardinal Tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi) – Care, Tank Requirements & Aquarium Tips
- Glowlight Tetra – Vibrant Hemigrammus erythrozonus for Thriving Aquariums
- X‑Ray Tetra (Pristella maxillaria): Beginner‑Friendly, Fast‑Swimming Community Fish
- Bleeding Heart Tetra (Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma): Care, Tankmates, and Water Requirements
- Red‑Eye Tetra (Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae): Care Guide & Tankmates
- Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus) – African Aquarium Fish