Description
The Gold Tetra is also known as the Brass Tetra. The Gold Tetra is a peaceful shoaling species and enjoys a planted aquarium in groups of 6 or more. Suited to beginner aquarists. Despite it's name, captive bred Gold Tetra's are not gold, but are more silver. This is because the gold colouration comes from a reaction to an infection which is harmless but only found in wild fish.
Native to creeks, rivers, and tributaries of Brazil and Peruin South America. They are a shy species that prefer community aquariums with other shy species with only mild activity.
Features of Gold Tetra's:
- A silvery to grey body (captive bred)
- Black spot in the middle of the tail with red on top
- Soft shades of red on the dorsal fin
- Males have a white patch on their anal fin
- Grows up to 4cm
The Best Aquarium Size for Gold Tetra's:
The minimum tank size for a small group of Gold Tetra's is 70L. The Gold Tetra will occupy the top to middle water column in the aquarium.
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Tank Mate Compatibility:
The Gold Tetra's are a shoaling fish and should be kept in schools of 6 or more. This species is a shy fish and finds security within the group. They do best with other small shy species of fish.
Great tank mates for Gold Tetra's include:
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Feeding :
Gold Tetra's are omnivores and should have a varied diet for optimal health. They will accept flakes and pellets, and their diet should be supplemented with spirulina, blackworms, bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.
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Gold Tetra Fish Tank Setup:
Aquarium Filtration
Naturally found in slow moving streams, mimic the Gold Tetra natural environment by using a good aquarium filter that won’t create strong water movements. They are sensitive to water changes and fluctuations in water quality, so ensure adequate filtration.
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Aquatic Plants for Gold Tetra's
The Gold Tetra is naturally found in heavily vegetated water systems and finds security and comfort in heavily planted aquariums. It provides shade & spaces to hide to ensure happy fish. The following live aquatic plants will do better in low light aquariums.
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Tank Decorations for Gold Tetra's
Gold Tetra enjoy black water aquariums and soft 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.
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Substrate for Gold 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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