Remarks: Male Diamond Tetras (Moenkhausia pittieri) will develop longer fins and more color, though females do have some sparkling. They are found in Venezuela, though reports indicate they may have been spread to other parts of the Amazon as well. 

Scientific Name: Moenkhausia pittieri

Common Name: Diamond Tetra

Max Size: 2.5"

pH: 5.0-8.0

Hardness: Soft

Temperature: 70-82°

Aggressiveness: Peaceful

Region of Origin: South America

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foods

Compatibility: Similarly sized schooling fish, dwarf cichlids, large peaceful South American cichlids, Corydoras, livebearers, rainbowfish, Loricariids

Tank Mate Options:

• Mouthbrooding Severum
• Black Phantom Tetra
• Blue Coral Platy

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