Diamond Tetra (Moenkhausia pittieri)

Diamond Tetras  General Background  Diamond Tetras are a larger tetra species that is well known for its sparkly and reflective scales. While these silver fish may seem 'boring', their scales provide a TON of colorful reflections that light up every tank. Like most other tetras, Diamond Tetras like to be in groups of about 6 so they can school together. Diamond Tetras will grow to be about 2.5" in length and have been known to live up to six year under ideal conditions.  Tankmates  Obviously Diamond Tetras are most comfortable with other Diamond Tetras in a school but they are also deal tankmates for other tetra species such as Neon Tetras or GloTetras. Other small and docile fish can be paired with Diamond Tetras successfully as well such as Guppies, Mollies, Corydoras, and some dwarf Gouramis.  Feeds  Diamond Tetras are omnivores. Typically a tropical fish flake is adequate for all other their nutritional needs. They can be treated to baby brine shrimp or small bloodworms occasionall