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X-Ray Fish

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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