Diamond Tetra (Moenkhausia pittieri)

Remarks: Male Diamond Tetras (Moenkhausia pittieri) will develop longer fins and more color, though females do have some sparkling. They are found in Venezuela, though reports indicate they may have been spread to other parts of the Amazon as well.  Scientific Name: Moenkhausia pittieri Common Name: Diamond Tetra Max Size: 2.5" 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, large peaceful South American cichlids, Corydoras, livebearers, rainbowfish, Loricariids Tank Mate Options: Mouthbrooding Severum Black Phantom Tetra Blue Coral Platy *****Please review our Shipping and Handling FAQ prior to placing your order. It contains important information about order fulfillment time, shipping speed, and other pertinent details.*****