Blind Cave Tetra

Care requirements

• Minimum tank 31 × 12 in (80 × 30 cm) or larger.
• Adult size 3.7 in (95 mm), excluding the tail
• Temperature 75–77°F (24–25°C)
• pH 6.5–7.5
• GH 5–12 dGH
• Ammonia and nitrite 0 ppm

Housing & compatibility

Keep a group of six or more. Choose active tankmates of a similar size and avoid slow, long-finned fish if you see nipping.

Diet

Scatter fine flakes or Hikari Micro Pellets in small portions so the whole school can eat. Offer Hikari Bio-Pure Frozen Daphnia for variety.

Species notes

This is the eyeless cave form of the Mexican tetra. It finds food without sight, so watch where food lands and make sure it gets a share.