Black Skirt Tetra | 6 Pack

About the Black Skirt Tetra

The Black Skirt Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) is a popular freshwater aquarium fish from the Characidae family and originates from South America. These fish have also been artificially selected in captivity to produce a lineage of longer finned specimens; known as the hi-fin or long finned Black Skirt Tetra.

Adult tetras tend to reach about 2-2.5 inches and are a generally peaceful species. In larger schools, conspecific aggression is lowered. Fin nipping may occur with this species towards other skirt tetras and other species within a community tank if there is not enough plant cover or the social group size is too small.

Husbandry & Care

Temperament: Peaceful with the right tank set up

Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons

Water Temperature: 72-80 °F

Water pH: 6.0-7.5

Social Group: 6-10+ (The more the better)

Diet: Omnivorous; This species readily consumes commercial flakes/pellets, live baby brine shrimp or daphnia, and frozen brine shrimp/bloodworms.

Compatible with: Peaceful species that are not slow moving or have long, flowy fins. Species include but not limited to Neon Tetras, Harlequin Rasboras, Bristlenose Plecos, Catfish (Corydoradinae), Platies, Nerite Snails, Kuhli Loaches, and Amano Shrimp.