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Key Requirements
- Maintain stable water around 22–26 °C and use filtration appropriate to the exact species or variety.
- Keep water chemistry near 6.0–7.5 and avoid abrupt changes.
- 75 L / 20 gal+ for a group
- Diet: Omnivorous; varied small foods.
Tetra Fish
Black Skirt Tetra
Black Skirt Tetra are active schooling fish with a tall body and dark rear markings. They are best kept in a group where they can display normal social behaviour.
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Tetra Fish
Quick Information
Black Skirt Tetra at a Glance
Scientific nameGymnocorymbus ternetzi
TypeFreshwater schooling fish
Adult sizeAbout 5–6 cm
LifespanAbout 3–5 years
Temperature22–26 °C
pH6.0–7.5
DietOmnivorous; varied small foods
Recommended setup75 L / 20 gal+ for a group
Beginner-friendlywith a properly cycled, heated aquarium
Gentle water flowplus plants or smooth hiding places
Colour, fin type, sex, size and current stock can vary. Please contact Fishes Hub before ordering so we can confirm the available fish and suitable setup.
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Product Information
Know More About Black Skirt Tetra
Black Skirt Tetra are active schooling fish with a tall body and dark rear markings. They are best kept in a group where they can display normal social behaviour.
Give them swimming room, stable water and a varied diet. Good filtration and regular maintenance are important because active schooling fish benefit from consistently clean water.
Avoid very long-finned tank mates if individual fish show fin-nipping behaviour. Confirm the current size and group availability with Fishes Hub.
Plan the aquarium around Black Skirt Tetra’s adult size, water parameters, behaviour and social needs. Use the quick points below to prepare a stable, low-stress setup.
Make a Confident Choice
A healthy Black Skirt Tetra starts with the right environment, sensible feeding and careful decisions about stocking. Use these quick points to prepare a suitable setup before bringing one home.
Quick Facts
About 5–6 cmAdult size
22–26 °CTemperature
6.0–7.5pH
EasyCare level
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Care & Maintenance
- Recommended setup: 75 L / 20 gal+ for a group.
- Group/social needs: 6–8+ fish recommended.
- Monitor appetite, waste and behaviour as part of routine care.
- Perform regular partial water changes and maintain appropriate filtration.
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Compatibility & Placement
- Temperament: Peaceful; active schooling fish.
- Compatibility: Suitable for peaceful community aquariums; avoid fin-nipping combinations.
- Provide swimming space and hiding/cover appropriate to the species.
- Do not mix fish solely by appearance; match temperature, adult size and behaviour.
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Why Choose Black Skirt Tetra?
- Type: Freshwater schooling fish.
- Adult size: About 5–6 cm.
- Lifespan: About 3–5 years.
- Care level: Easy.
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Before You Buy
- Confirm the current variety/species, size and availability with Fishes Hub.
- Prepare the aquarium before introducing fish and confirm it is suitable for the exact species.
- Plan tank mates carefully around temperament, size and compatibility.
- Ask Fishes Hub for current livestock availability and setup guidance.
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