Black Line Tail Tetra or Astyanax taeniatus
Black Line Tail Tetras are sleek, energetic schooling fish featuring a sharp black line along the body and distinct markings in the tail. Hardy and active, they bring constant movement to peaceful community tanks. You can feed them Hikari Micro Wafers or Dennerle Complete Gourmet Menu.
*Please note: For the safety of the livestock, we only ship livestock Monday – Wednesday. Please plan accordingly. We mainly sell juvenile livestock, but adults will be sent if available. We also do not sex livestock for any client, we will send a mix if available (this is to make it fair for everybody). This is company policy. PLEASE DO NOT ORDER IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY RECEIVING ONLY MALES OR ONLY FEMALES OR JUVENILE FISH.
Characteristic:
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Astyanax taeniatus (commonly sold under similar trade names) |
| Family | Characidae |
| Origin | South America |
| Breeding | Egg scatterer |
| Temperament | Peaceful, active |
| Tank Level | Mid |
| Lifespan | 4–6 years |
| Minimum Tank Size | 80L |
| Adult Size | 5–6 cm |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Temperature | 23–27°C |
| Preference | Schooling; keep 8–10+ |
*Please remember that these fish can change their colour according to the light and substrate colour – for optimal colour, invest in a Chihiros, Twinstar or ADA light.
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