African Rainbow Tetra
Alestopetersius nigropterus
TetrasFreshwaterPeacefulSchoolingCommunity SafePlanted TankMid-Dweller
Care Sheet
Volume
Length
Temp
Temperature
22–26°C
pH Range
5-7
Min Tank Size
108 L
Max Adult Size
6 cm
Bioload Weight2/10
Special requirements
High Water Flow
Thrives best in an environment designed to resemble a flowing stream or river, with a filter turnover rate of 4-5 times the aquarium volume per hour.
Mature Aquarium
Highly sensitive to fluctuating organic wastes; must only be added to a biologically mature aquarium with strict weekly water changes of 20-30%.
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