Tetra Black Skirt (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi)

The Black Skirt Tetra is a popular freshwater fish known for its sleek black stripes, silvery-gray body, and peaceful temperament. Its striking appearance and easy care requirements make it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists.

🐠 Key Features:

• 🎨 Coloration: A silvery-gray body with two distinctive vertical black stripes near its head and a dark black skirt-like tail that gives it its name.
• 📏 Size: Grows up to 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) when fully mature.
• 💡 Behavior: Peaceful and active, but may occasionally nip fins of slow-moving fish with long fins. Best kept in groups of at least 6 or more to reduce stress and promote natural schooling behavior.
• 🌿 Tank Setup: Prefers a well-planted tank with open swimming areas. Include rocks, driftwood, and plants like Java Fern, Anubias, and Hornwort to replicate their natural habitat.

🌱 Care Requirements:

• Tank Size: Minimum 15-20 gallons for a small school, with additional space for larger groups.
• Water Temperature:70-80°F (21-27°C)
• Water Parameters: pH 6.0-7.5, soft to moderately hard water. Stable, clean water is essential for their health.
• Diet: Omnivorous – feed a balanced diet of high-quality flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia. Occasionally offer blanched vegetables such as zucchini and spinach for added nutrition.
• Tank Mates: Compatible with other peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and livebearers. Avoid pairing with fin-nipping species or slow-moving fish with long fins.

⏳ Lifespan :

• 🧬 Lifespan: Typically lives 3-5 years with proper care.