Penguin Tetra

Scientific name: Thayeria boehlkei

Other names: Penguinfish, hockey stick tetra

Life expectancy: 3-5 years

Size: 1.2 inches or 3 centimeters

Family: Characidae

Origin: South America

Habitat in the wild: Small streams with some waterflow

Colors: Silver/ iridescent body, black stripe from head to tail

Diet: Omnivore

Breeding: Egglayer

Gender differences: -

Fish Aquarium Care

Minimum tank size: 20

Care level: Beginner

Waterflow: Prefers some flow

Temperature: 72 - 82 F or 22 - 18 C

pH: 6 - 8

Aquarium Diet: Most surface foods are fine

School size: 5+

Compatibility: Peaceful, Fine with any fish that won't eat it

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