Gold Pristella Tetra

Gold Pristella Tetra

Pristella maxillaris (gold morph)

Also known as: Golden Pristella, Gold X-Ray Tetra

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (6+)

A golden color morph of the X-Ray Tetra. Translucent golden body with characteristic black and yellow dorsal and anal fins. Extremely hardy.

Tank Size

15 gal
minimum (20+ preferred)

Temperature

74–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

6–8
water acidity

Max Size

1.8"
4.6 cm

Lifespan

4–5 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

One of the hardiest tetras — tolerates a wide range of conditions including slightly brackish water. Excellent beginner fish.

Feeding

Flakes, pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5"

Use Caution With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Silvertip Tetra 2" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4" Blue Tetra 2.5" Long-Finned Serpae Tetra 1.8" Discus 8" Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid 3" Firemouth Cichlid 6" Severum 8"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8" Red Devil 12" Jaguar Cichlid 16" Flowerhorn 12"

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