Ornate Tetra

Special requirements

• Mature Aquarium

  Highly intolerant to the accumulation of organic pollutants; requires spotless water with weekly water changes and must never be introduced to a biologically immature tank.

• Leaf Litter & Botanicals

  Benefits from dried leaf litter and wood to simulate its natural habitat, providing shade, secondary food sources, and beneficial tannins.

• Dim Lighting

  Does best under relatively dim lighting and appreciates the addition of floating vegetation to help diffuse light.