Black Skirt Tetra

🐟 Black Skirt Tetra
(Gymnocorymbus ternetzi)

Description:
The Black Skirt Tetra is a hardy and popular freshwater fish, loved for its flowing black fins and striking contrast against silver bodies. Peaceful yet active, they make excellent additions to community aquariums, especially when kept in groups. Their elegant schooling behavior and ease of care make them perfect for both beginners and seasoned aquarists.

Key Features:

• Peaceful community fish
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• Distinctive black “skirt” fins and silver body
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• Best kept in groups for natural behavior
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• Hardy and adaptable

Care Requirements:

• Tank Size: 15–20 gallons minimum
• Size: 2–3 inches adult
• Temperament: Peaceful; thrives in groups of 5+
• Diet: Omnivore – enjoys flakes, pellets, frozen, and live foods
• Temperature: 70–82°F
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Hardness: 5–15 dGH

Tank Setup:

• Works well in planted aquariums with open swimming space
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• Add rocks, driftwood, or plants for shelter
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• Keep in a school for best health and reduced stress

Pro Tips:

• Avoid keeping with fin-nippers (they have flowing fins)
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• Great tankmates include other tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and peaceful barbs
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• Longfin and albino varieties are also available for variety