Rosy Tetra

One of the more popular tetras, Rosy tetra is also a good choice as a beginner fish. Its metallic look, dynamic energy and signature red eye with tis pop of color combine to create n elegant display when kept in a school of six or more.

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Features of Rosy Tetra:

• Rosy Tetras havea semi-transparent silver body with a pinkish tinge
• The dorsal fins havea reddish edge that fades to black and ends with white
• They are peaceful fishand can be kept with other aquarium fish
• Care Level : Easy

The Best Aquarium Size for Tetras:

A 30L aquarium isa minmium tanksizefor a small group of Rosey Tetras. Better yet, opt for a larger tank if you are planning to add a few compatible species.
Youll likely need much larger tanks if youre planning on introducing some tank mates and maybe even more Tetrasusually, the bigger, the better.
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Tank Mate Compatibility:

Rosy Tetra is a really peaceable species that wont compete nicely with very boisterous or a lot bigger tankmates. Of course, always avoid larger or more aggressive fish.
Heres a list of some of the best tank mates for your Tetras:

• Black Widow Tetra
• Black Widow Tetra – Gold
• Bristlenose Catfish
• Corydoras Catfish
• Rasboras
• Dwarf Cichlids
• Apistogramma

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Feeding :

Rosy Tetras are omnivores. You can feed them fine flake food, small granules, live or frozen brine shrimp, daphnia, tubifex, and frozen or freeze-driedbloodworms. Offer a variety of food, includinglive foods, to ensure good health.

Moreover, you willwant to feed your fish a few times a dayfor up to three minutes each meal. As with other small species of fish, Rosy Tetras could not survive for long without food. But because they are alsoprone to overeating,you will want to make sure there are no leftovers for them to forage.
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Tetra Tank Set-up:

Heater :

The temperature of your Tetras tank should match that of its native environment. Ideal water temperatures sit between at a stable number between 23 C – 27 C
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Light :

Youcanchoose to use lighting in your aquarium if thats what you prefer.Tetras spend most of their time in shaded waters in their natural habitat. To imitate that in captivity, dim lighting would be ideal.LED lightswill provide the most customization and allow you to adjust the intensity until you reach the sweet spot.
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Substrate :

Gravel and Dark Color Substrates.A variety ofSubstratesare avalibale in Coburg Aquarium.

Plants for Tetras:

They are accustomed to medium to large plants in their natural habitat and enjoy a well-planted aquarium with some open swimming space. Offering some shade and hiding sports is always a plus.

• Anubias
• Java fern
• Cryptocoryne Wendtii
• Amazon Sword
• Hornwort
• Java Moss

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Decorations for Tetras:

Artificial plants can work well. Additionally, you can also choose to useAquarium Ornamentssuch as:Kazoo handmade fish decorations, caves, rocks, and maybe even driftwood will create a fun playground for them to swim around.Also, you can place silk artificial plants.