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Taxonomy Archive

Tetra Fish Care Guides & Tips

Complete guide to popular and rare tetra species: shoaling behavior, acidic water care, and vibrant community stocking.

Profiles 22
Beginner 16
Peaceful 18
Congo Tetra Min 30 Gal
intermediate Care Freshwater

Congo Tetra

Phenacogrammus interruptus

Temperament: peaceful

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Ember Tetra Min 10 Gal
beginner Care Freshwater

Ember Tetra

Hyphessobrycon amandae

Temperament: peaceful

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Lemon Tetra Min 15 Gal
beginner Care Freshwater

Lemon Tetra

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis

Temperament: peaceful

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Neon Tetra Min 15 Gal
beginner Care Freshwater

Neon Tetra

Paracheirodon innesi

Temperament: peaceful

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Pea Puffer Min 10 Gal
intermediate Care Freshwater

Pea Puffer

Carinotetraodon travancoricus

Temperament: aggressive

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Serpae Tetra Min 20 Gal
intermediate Care Freshwater

Serpae Tetra

Hyphessobrycon eques

Temperament: semi-aggressive

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Tiger Barb Min 30 Gal
intermediate Care Freshwater

Tiger Barb

Puntigrus tetrazona

Temperament: semi-aggressive

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X-Ray Tetra Min 15 Gal
beginner Care Freshwater

X-Ray Tetra

Pristella maxillaris

Temperament: peaceful

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