Diamond Tetras

Diamond Tetras: Fascinating Care Tips and Tank Set-Up Advice

The Diamond tetra makes a dazzling addition to any peaceful community tank, especially when you keep these stunning little fish in large groups. These fish are relatively straightforward to care for, making them a good choice for beginner aquarists, and you can breed them pretty easily in the aquarium. Keep reading to learn everything you … Read more

Bucktooth Tetra

The Bucktooth Tetra: A Fascinating Aquatic Species

The Bucktooth tetra looks cute and innocent enough, but these are actually some of the most aggressive fish in the hobby! For that reason, although they can make an interesting addition to your home tank, they are also challenging to keep successfully, largely because of their nasty behavior. Needless to say, this species is not … Read more

Black Phantom Tetra

Black Phantom Tetra: Unveiling a Captivating Tank Addition

Tetras are the bread and butter of tropical community tanks. But if there’s one species in the family that’s under-represented, it could well be the black phantom tetra. With an elegant, oval shape, peaceful character, and entertaining, active behavior, black phantoms deserve to be kept far more often than they are. Let’s take a closer … Read more

Buenos Aires Tetra

Buenos Aires Tetra: Care Guide for a Harmonious Tank

Buenos Aires tetra have long been popular aquarium fish for both tropical aquariums and cold water setups. However, some aquarists are surprised to learn that Buenos Aires tetras grow to a larger size than most other tetras and can become aggressive towards their tank mates, even destroying aquarium plants in some circumstances. In this care … Read more

do tetras eat shrimp

Do Tetras Eat Shrimp? Tank Mates or Tasty Treats?

Now there have been some reports online of tetras eating dwarf shrimp species, especially cherry shrimp. Are these stories true, and how can we protect our precious shrimp from the ravages of our hungry tetras? The truth is that tetras can sometimes eat dwarf shrimp, but usually only when larger tetras are kept with the … Read more

White Skirt Tetra

The White Skirt Tetra: A Complete Care Guide

The white skirt tetra is a beautiful tropical fish for the freshwater community tank. The graceful shape and attractive schooling behavior of this fish make it a popular choice for aquarium hobbyists around the world. Here we’ll take an in-depth look at these translucent fish, how to best care for them, and also discuss the … Read more

Neon and Ember Tetras

Neon and Ember Tetras: Co-Existence, Care, Feeding + More

Neon and ember tetra are some of the most popular small schooling fish for community aquariums, but can they live together? The answer is yes! Neon tetra and ember tetra make great tank mates for one another, and both of these fish are a great choice for beginners. Let’s take a deeper dive into comparing … Read more

Neon Tetra White Spots

Neon Tetra and White Spots – Common Causes and Treatments

Neon tetras are one of the most popular tropical freshwater aquarium fish in the hobby. These fish are beginner-friendly and relatively easy to keep, so we reckon you’ll probably have some in your community tank. But why do your Neon tetras have white spots? Can this disease wipe out your entire population of tetras? And … Read more

Danios and Tetras

Danios and Tetras – Are They Compatible Tank Mates?

There are many different species of tetras that can make a wonderful addition to a community setup. Danios are another staple aquarium favorite, and there are quite a few varieties to choose from. But can danios and tetras live together in the same community aquarium? Are all the species of danios and tetras peaceful? And … Read more

Goldfish and Tetras

Goldfish and Tetras: The Odd Couple of the Fish World

Did you just return from your local fish store with a brand-new goldfish and tetras? You may be wondering if it’s okay to keep these two fish together. Unfortunately, the answer is no. I know, I know. You’re probably thinking, “But they’re both small fish! They’ll be fine together.” I’m sorry to say that this … Read more

Cardinal Tetras

Cardinal Tetras: Your Guide to These Beautiful Tropical Fish

Cardinal tetras are small, tropical freshwater fish often mistaken for the Neon tetras to which Cardinals are related. However, Cardinal tetras are somewhat more challenging to keep healthy than Neons. You need to read this guide if you’re wondering whether Cardinal tetras would make a good addition to your community aquarium! Cardinal Tetra – Overview … Read more

how many neon tetras in a 10 gallon tank

How Many Neon Tetras Can Fit in a 10-Gallon Tank?

The neon tetra is some of the most striking and popular tropical freshwater aquarium fish. As a general rule, you can keep 6 or 7 of them in a 10-gallon fish tank. Keeping any more than this is known as ‘overcrowding’ and is full of potential problems. But it should also be noted that neon … Read more

how many neon tetras in a 20 gallon tank

How Many Neon Tetras Can Fit in a 20 Gallon Tank?

Neon tetras are a piece of the puzzle when it comes to stocking a 20-gallon aquarium. How many neon tetras can you put in a 20-gallon tank? The answer largely depends on the other fish in the tank and the maximum size and personality of the neon tetras. In general, a good rule of thumb … Read more

Gold Tetra

Gold Tetra

Every tropical fish keeper is almost sure to have kept at least one tetra species at some point in their hobbyist journey. With so many kinds of tetras to choose from, it can be hard to know which to choose. In this guide, we look at the Gold tetra. These little fish are not the … Read more