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| Family: |
Characidae |
| Species: |
Pristella maxillaris |
| Common Name: |
X-Ray Tetra, Pristella Tetra |
| Size: |
Up to 1.75 in (4.5 cm) |
| Min Tank Size: |
15 gallons or larger for schools. |
| Habitat: |
SOUTH AMERICA: Inland waters of Venezuela, Guyana,
and Amazonia Brazil. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, will accept most flake foods, frozen
and freeze-dried. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful and active schooling fish, should be kept
in groups of 6 or more. |
| Water: |
Water Chemistry not critical, 75 - 82°F (24 – 28°C)
pH 6.0-8.0 dH range: 4 - 35 |
| Care: |
Easy, keep in schools. |
| Communities: |
Excellent, keep in schools with other small fish. |
| Suitability: |
Good |
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