Moenkhausia Pitteri - Diamond Tetra

• Scientific Name: Moenkhausia Pitteri
• Common name: Tetra Diamond
• Distribution & Habitat: South America, Lake Valencia
• Freshwater
• pH: 5.5 – 7.0
• Temperature: 23°C to 28°C
• Adult size: 6 cm
• Life expectancy: 3-5 years
• Sexual Dimorphism : Regarding the body, the male has a straight shape and the female, a rounded shape. Males have a violet sheen on their fins, while those of females are almost entirely light.

The specimens we sell are about 2.5cm long. A school of at least 8 individuals should be kept together 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.