Tetra fish care
Tetra fish are quite popular among aquarists as pet. If you really want to purchase a fish as a pet, tetra fish are quite good option to start. They are active, fun to watch and are easy to care. Tetras that are brightly colored and easy to care for in captivity are more popular. The most popular of the Tetra species is of Neon tetra. Its unique appearance has made it a favorite of aquatic pet enthusiasts the world over. This fish is found in both blackwater and clearwater streams in Brazil, Peru and Colombia. Neon tetra is a peaceful fish that can be kept in community aquariums. Neon tetras are easy to care for and are suitable for novice aquarists. As it is a schooling species therefore, you should keep at least 10 neon tetra together. This fish should not be kept alone as it can feel stressed. Tetra fish can grow up to 1¼ inches in length. The stomach of female tetras is larger than males.
Behavior of Tetra fish:
Tetra fish is a naturally shy fish that doesn’t enjoy being with other fish species, especially larger ones. They usually take time to get socialize in the tank. They can share a tank with placid, non aggressive fish of similar size. They are comfortable with goldfish. You can accompany tetra fish with goldfish. Tetra fish is social with other tetra fish and thrive when kept in large uniform groups.
Feeding Tetra fish:
It is important for owner to serve nutritious food to his tetra fish. This fish usually like to feed on flake foods, but some tetras prefer brine shrimp, frozen bloodworms or daphnia in their diet. It is good to serve flaked food in sinking pellet as they contain enhancements that boost the natural colors of tetras. Overfeeding should be avoided and you serve food as much as they can consume in three minutes.
Tetra fish is easy to keep and care, but ensure to get an aquarium that is big enough in size to house a group of tetra fish. You should have a tank that is at least 24 inches in width. Tetra fish prefers slightly acidic water to stay in, so you can aim for pH level between 5.0 and 7.0. This fish react badly to sudden changes in their environment so try to provide them a stable environment. These fish also get stressed by outside environmental factors like bright light and loud noise. Avoid tapping on the glass of a tetra fish tank as water magnifies the noise which can scare some smaller species to death.