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White Skirt Tetra
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The white skirt tetra is the parent fish of the fluorescent GloFish tetras. Natural skirts come in two variations: the one featured here, the white skirt tetra, and the black skirt tetra. One white skirt tetra plus one gene of a jellyfish equals one GloFish tetra. (Zebra danios are the parent fish for GloFish danios.) These are great schooling fish that will grow to about 2 inches and also contrast well with their more colorful cousins. We recommend a few of these with the GloFish tetras.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Gymnocorymbus ternetzi (white variety) |
| Origin | Aquarium-bred (wild form from Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay) |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Temperament | Peaceful (may nip long fins) |
| Adult Size | Up to 2¼" |
| Lifespan | 5–8 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Temperature | 72–80°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Group Size | Does best in a group |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 1" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Give them plants along the back and sides, open swimming space in front and a dark substrate, which brings out their color. Keep a lid on the tank, since tetras can jump.
Feeding: Feed a quality flake or small pellet once or twice a day, only as much as they eat in a couple of minutes. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.
Tankmates: They get along with most peaceful community fish of similar size, such as other tetras, rasboras, danios, corydoras, dwarf cichlids, gouramis and livebearers.
Good to know: Tetras feel safer and show better color in a group. A larger school also spreads out any chasing.
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