Tetra | Golden Pristella Tetra

Scientific Name:  Pristella maxillaris Common Name: Golden X-Ray Tetra, Pristella Tetra Adult Size: 2 inches Life Expectancy: 5 years Habitat: Amazon River, South America Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons Ideal Tank Conditions:  Temperature Range: 75 - 82°F pH Range: 6 - 8 Water Hardness: 3 - 15 Temperament: Peaceful Diet & Nutrition: Omnivore; provide a varied diet with live food, frozen food and flake food. Will also eat live plants. Breeding & Spawning: Have been bred in captivity and are egg layers. Will scatter eggs in plants and they should hatch in 24 hours. Gender: Can be difficult to determine, female may be more full bodied.