X-Ray Tetra

X-Ray Tetra

Pristella maxillaris

Also known as: Pristella Tetra

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

Nearly transparent body with yellow and black tipped dorsal and anal fins. Peaceful and hardy.

Tank Size

10 gal
minimum (20+ preferred)

Temperature

72–82°F
22–28°C

pH Range

6–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

1.75"
4.4 cm

Lifespan

4–5 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Very adaptable. Tolerates slight brackish conditions. Great beginner fish.

Feeding

Flakes, pellets, and small frozen foods.

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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