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Gold Tetra, Captive-Bred (Rachoviscus crassiceps)
Gold Tetra, Captive-Bred
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Captive-Bred
Gold Tetra, Captive-Bred (Rachoviscus crassiceps)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!

Quick Stats

Care Level Easy
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Gold, Silver, Tan, Yellow
Diet Omnivore
Water Conditions 72-77° F, KH 4-8, pH 6.0-6.5
Family Characidae
Minimum Tank Size 10 gallons
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Care Level Easy
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Gold, Silver, Tan, Yellow
Diet Omnivore
Water Conditions 72-77° F, KH 4-8, pH 6.0-6.5
Family Characidae
Minimum Tank Size 10 gallons
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

Captive-Bred Gold Tetra are a silvery grey, with some coloring in its fins, and unlike their wild harvested counterpart, these fishes lack the metallic gold sheen on their bodies. These are small peaceful fish that have a rounded blunt appearance. This is a good choice for the community aquarium.

Gold Tetras require an established planted aquarium of 10 gallons or more. They should be kept in schools of 8-10 and in an aquarium with other small, peaceful fish.

The Gold Tetras generally spawn on the undersides of broad-leaved plants. A breeding tank with shallow, warm, acidic, soft water with broad-leaved plants should be set up. The males of this species have hooklets and white edged fins. The females are smaller than the males, making identification easy. After spawning, remove the parents and keep the aquarium dark until the eggs hatch (after about 24 hours). Feed the fry infusoria.

An omnivore, Gold Tetras do well on a diet of prepared flake food, as well as freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex.

Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 2"

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