Longfin Black Skirt Tetra

Remarks: Black Skirt Tetras (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) are tall-bodied, silver tetras with black, flowing fins. Males will have much darker bodies than females, but both sexes show a good amount of color.

Scientific Name: Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

Common Name: Black Skirt Tetra

Max Size: 2"

pH: 5.0-8.0

Hardness: Soft

Temperature: 70-82°

Aggressiveness: Peaceful

Region of Origin: South America

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foods

Compatibility: Similarly sized schooling fish, dwarf cichlids, Corydoras, livebearers, rainbowfish, Loricariids