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The Moenkhausia Pittieri - Diamond Tetra is a spectacular centerpiece for the modern community aquarium, known for its brilliant coloration and sophisticated social behavior. Characterized by a shimmering, multifaceted silver body that reflects light like a cut gemstone, this species is a masterclass in aquatic aesthetics. In the "Answering Machine" era of characin husbandry, the Diamond Tetra is highly prized for its long, flowing finnage in mature males and its ability to add a high-end, prismatic glitter to a well-maintained system.
Unlike more understated tetra species, the Diamond Tetra develops its namesake brilliance as it matures, with each scale acting as a mirror to the aquarium lighting. They are exceptionally active swimmers that occupy the middle levels of the water column, providing a constant display of color and rhythmic, schooling movement.
Note: Images shown are stock images and not the actual fish you will receive.
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Variant Size: Standard
Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons
Diet: Omnivore
Reef Compatible: N/A (Freshwater)
Max Size: 2.5 Inches
Temperature: 72° to 82°F
dKH: 4 to 8
pH: 6.0 to 7.5
The Diamond Tetra is an ideal candidate for a community planted tank. While they are hardy and adaptable, they show their best colors under slightly dimmed lighting or in setups with floating plants, which allows their iridescent scales to "pop" against the greenery. They are high-metabolism fish and should be fed a varied diet of high-quality flakes, micro-pellets, and frozen meaty foods—such as daphnia and vitamin-enriched brine shrimp—at least twice daily. Because they are schooling fish, keeping them in groups of six or more is mandatory to ensure they feel secure and display their impressive iridescent shine.
We’ve dialed in the logistics for national Overnight Delivery to ensure your livestock arrives in peak condition. Every order is packed using professional-grade insulation and climate-contingent heat or ice packs, designed to maintain stable temperatures throughout the journey. We handle the technical side of the move so you can focus on the acclimation. Our protocol is built on getting these fish from the facility to your tank with zero compromise on health or vitality.
The Moenkhausia Pittieri - Diamond Tetra is a spectacular centerpiece for the modern community aquarium, known for its brilliant coloration and sophisticated social behavior. Characterized by a shimmering, multifaceted silver body that reflects light like a cut gemstone, this species is a masterclass in aquatic aesthetics. In the "Answering Machine" era of characin husbandry, the Diamond Tetra is highly prized for its long, flowing finnage in mature males and its ability to add a high-end, prismatic glitter to a well-maintained system.
Unlike more understated tetra species, the Diamond Tetra develops its namesake brilliance as it matures, with each scale acting as a mirror to the aquarium lighting. They are exceptionally active swimmers that occupy the middle levels of the water column, providing a constant display of color and rhythmic, schooling movement.
Note: Images shown are stock images and not the actual fish you will receive.
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Variant Size: Standard
Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons
Diet: Omnivore
Reef Compatible: N/A (Freshwater)
Max Size: 2.5 Inches
Temperature: 72° to 82°F
dKH: 4 to 8
pH: 6.0 to 7.5
The Diamond Tetra is an ideal candidate for a community planted tank. While they are hardy and adaptable, they show their best colors under slightly dimmed lighting or in setups with floating plants, which allows their iridescent scales to "pop" against the greenery. They are high-metabolism fish and should be fed a varied diet of high-quality flakes, micro-pellets, and frozen meaty foods—such as daphnia and vitamin-enriched brine shrimp—at least twice daily. Because they are schooling fish, keeping them in groups of six or more is mandatory to ensure they feel secure and display their impressive iridescent shine.
We’ve dialed in the logistics for national Overnight Delivery to ensure your livestock arrives in peak condition. Every order is packed using professional-grade insulation and climate-contingent heat or ice packs, designed to maintain stable temperatures throughout the journey. We handle the technical side of the move so you can focus on the acclimation. Our protocol is built on getting these fish from the facility to your tank with zero compromise on health or vitality.
