Black Darter Tetra

The Black Darter Tetrais also known as the Black Morpho Tetra. Suited tointermediate aquarists. Unlike most other tetra’s, Males are known to be territorial and semi-aggressive. They are not typically shoaling species, but to manage bullying behaviour it is best to keep multiple females to each male. Not easily bred in captivity, this species is less common.

Native to Brazil, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela, it is a widely spread species.

Features ofBlack Darter Tetra’s:

• Long slender body with a rounded head
• Males have large flaring fins
• Males are larger and brighter than females
• Pale brown to Red / orange body with black stripe from head to tail
• Grows up to 4cm

The Best Aquarium Size for Black Darter Tetra’s:

The minimum tank size for a pair ofBlack Darter Tetra‘sis 25L. Ifkeeping a group opt for a larger aquarium.

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Tank Mate Compatibility:

The Black Darter Tetraarebest kept as a single species. If keeping multipleBlack Darter Tetra’s, keep multiple females per male. In appropriate conditions, the following tank mates may work with caution.

• Paradise Fish
• Otocinclus
• Apistogramma

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Feeding :

Black Darter Tetra’s are omnivores and should have a varied diet for optimal health. They will rarely acceptflakesandpellets,andpredominantly feed on live foods & frozen foods such asblackworms, bloodworms,brine shrimp, and daphnia.

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Black Darter TetraFish Tank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration

Naturally found in slow moving streams, mimic the Black Darter Tetra‘snatural environment by using a good aquarium filter that wont create strong water movements. They are a hardy species but enjoy stable and clean waters.

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Aquatic Plants for Black Darter Tetra’s

The Black Darter Tetrais naturally found black waters heavily vegetated with plenty of driftwood and rocks with caves.It provides shade & spaces to hide to ensure happy fish. The following live aquatic plants will do better in low light aquariums.

• Christmas Moss
• Java Moss
• Java Fern
• Cryptocoryne Wendtii
• Amazon Sword
• Anubias

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Tank Decorations for Black Darter Tetra’s

Black Darter Tetra’senjoy black water aquariums andsoft acidic water.The colour of fish are enhanced when conditions are ideal and fish are less stressed. Add driftwood and natural decorations that release tannins to mimic their natural environment. They will be happiest with caves created from wood and rock to hide in and diffuses territorial aggression.

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Substrate for Black Darter Tetra’s

Dark coloured substrates enhance the colour of the fish and help lower light levels, reducing stress. They prefer sandy substrates.

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