White Widow Tetra (3-4 CM)
£2.70
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The White Widow Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) is a peaceful, captive-bred color variant of the Black Skirt Tetra featuring a pale translucent-white or silvery body.
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Description
Overview & Appearance
- Scientific Name: Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
- Common Names: White Widow Tetra, White Skirt Tetra, Albino Black Skirt Tetra
- Size: Grows to about 1.5 to 2.2 inches (4 to 5.5 cm).
- Lifespan: Typically 3 to 5 years with proper care.
- Appearance: Features a translucent milky-white or pale silvery body, sometimes with long, flowing (long-fin) veil-like fins. Unlike the wild-type black skirt, it lacks dark pigment bands.
Tank Requirements & Water Parameters
- Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons (114 liters) to accommodate a proper school.
- Water Temperature: 72°F to 80°F (22°C to 27°C).
- pH Level: 6.0 to 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral).
- Water Hardness: 5 to 20 dH.
- Tank Setup: Thrives in well-planted aquariums with open swimming space in the middle and upper levels, plus gentle filtration and soft lighting.
Behavior & Tank Mates
- Temperament: Peaceful and active schooling fish.
- Schooling Size: Keep in a group of at least 6 to 8 individuals to minimize fin-nipping and stress.
- Compatible Tank Mates: Peaceful community fish like Corydoras catfish, dwarf gouramis, rasboras, and other peaceful tetras. Avoid very slow or long-finned fish that might be targeted by playful nipping.
Diet
- Dietary Type: Omnivorous.
- Feeding: Readily accepts quality flakes, micro-pellets, and frozen or live treats like daphnia, brine shrimp, and bloodworms.
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