Moenkhausia Costae - Tetra Fortuna

• Scientific Name: Moenkhausia Costae
• Common name: Tetra Fortuna
• Distribution & Habitat: South America, São Francisco and Itapicuru Rivers
• Freshwater
• pH: 6.0 – 7.4
• Temperature: 23°C to 28°C
• Adult size: 6 cm
• Life expectancy: 3-5 years+
• Sexual Dimorphism : The male has a more streamlined body shape and more intense coloration, while the female has a rounder body (especially in the ventral region) and paler colors.

The specimens we sell are about 3-4cm long. A school of at least 8 individuals should be kept so that they feel uninhibited and at ease.

To guarantee the excellence of your live animals and to meet the high volume of orders, some species may not be immediately available in stock, which may result in live animal shipments taking place within a window of 2 to 8 business days.