Diamond tetra (Moenkhausia pittieri)

Scientific name: Moenkhausia pittieri Eigenmann, 1920

Diamond tetra (Moenkhausia pittieri)

The Diamond tetra (Moenkhausia pittieri) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows to about 6 cm (2.4 in). It is moderate to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 115 L (30 US gal), water at 24–28°C (75–82°F) and a pH of 6.0–7.0. Native range: South America, Venezuela, Lake Valencia.

Diamond tetra care at a glance

Care level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Good
Adult size
6 cm (2.4 in)
Minimum tank
115 L (30 US gal)
Temperature
24–28°C (75–82°F)
pH
6.0–7.0
Hardness
5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts live foods.

Biology

Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 80 cm.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Moenkhausia pittieri
Family
Characidae (Characins)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: 5 - 12 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Lake Valencia basin in Venezuela.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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