- Scientific Name: Moenkhausia pittieri
- Other Names:
- Family: Characidae
- Origin: Venezuela
- Adult Size: 2.5 inches (6 cm)
- Social: Peaceful schooling fish
- Lifespan: 5 years
- Tank Level: Mid dweller
- Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallon
- Diet: Omnivore, eats most foods
- Breeding: Egglayer
- Care: Intermediate
- pH: 7.0
- Hardness: to 30 dGH
- Temperature: 75-82 F (24-28 C)
- Expanded Profile
Diamond Tetra
From Shirlie Sharpe, About.com
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