Pristella Tetra

Pristella maxillaris

Minimum Tank Size

15–20 gal

Temperature

72–82°F

PH

6.0–8.0

Adult Size

1.5–2 in

Temperament 

Peaceful schooling fish

Care Difficulty

Beginner

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore; quality flakes/micro-pellets plus small frozen/live foods.

Care Instructions

Hardy community tetra; maintain stable water and a proper school.

Flow & Filtration

Gentle-to-moderate filtration.

Planted Tank Suitability

Excellent.

Tank Mate Compatibility

Good Tank Mates
  • Livebearers
  • Corydoras
  • Rasboras

Use Caution 
  • Betta
  • Dwarf Gourami

Avoid
  • Oscar
  • Large Cichlids

Compatibility Notes

Adaptable peaceful tetra compatible with many similarly sized community fish.

Breeding Notes

Egg-scatterer.