Ruby tetra

Care requirements

• Minimum tank 24 × 12 in (60 × 30 cm) or larger.
• Adult size 0.8 in (20 mm), excluding the tail
• Temperature 75–79°F (24–26°C)
• pH 6–6.5
• GH 4–5 dGH
• Ammonia and nitrite 0 ppm

Housing & compatibility

Keep a group of at least eight to ten. Avoid large or boisterous tankmates and protect filter intakes. Generally peaceful. Keep with small, calm fish that do well in the same water.

Diet

Offer crushed flakes or tiny prepared food if they take it. Use Hikari Bio-Pure Frozen Baby Brine Shrimp for variety.

Reference photo by Thomas Siems. Original photo · CC BY-SA 2.0