Remarks: Black Morpho Tetras (Poecilocharax weitzmani) are small tetras from Rio Orinoco and Rio Negro river basins in South America. Males exhibit striking red horizontal lines on their bodies, with a thick black line with blue speckles running inbetween. They also have impressive sail fins, which they will flash in order to attract females.

Scientific Name: Poecilocharax weitzmani

Common Name: Black Morpho Tetra

Max Size: 1"

pH: 5.0-8.0

Hardness: Soft

Temperature: 70-82°

Aggressiveness: Peaceful

Region of Origin: South America

Captive Bred or Wild: Wild

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

Compatibility: Similarly sized schooling fish, dwarf cichlids, Corydoras, livebearers, rainbowfish, Loricariids

Tank Mate Options:

• Orange Lemon Tetra
• Panda Tetra
• Bolivian Ram

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