Species Care
PRETTY TETRA
Hemigrammus pulcher
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Max Growth Size: 4.5 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful, community fish.
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 23-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.0-7.5
- General Hardness: Soft
Range: Brazil, Peru
Reproduction: Egg-scatterer among plants, needs soft water. Fry initially require very small foods.
Feeding: Omnivorous. Eats all normal foods, appreciates occasional feeds of live or frozen foods.
Additional Comments: Good community fish, prefers to be in a school. Superficially looks like the more commonly kept Head and Tail Light.
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