Freshwater Fish
Diamond Tetra.
A subtle stunner — scales that sparkle like diamond dust over a silver body, with the males growing long fins. Peaceful and beginner-friendly; show them off in a school in a planted 20-gallon-plus tank.
Live fish are priced per supplier batch — prices may vary. Call to confirm current pricing.
- Condition
- new
- Fulfillment
- Local pickup — Erie, PA
Every animal is acclimated and health-checked in-house before it reaches the sales floor. This is a species we carry — it's most likely in the tanks around delivery days, but live stock changes daily. Please call (814) 456-9445 to confirm availability before you drive in.
Care at a glance
What to know before you take one home.
- Care level
- Beginner
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Community
- Community safe
- Adult size
- 2.5"
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Scientific name
- Moenkhausia pittieri
Good tank mates
Peaceful and community-safe, so the diamond tetra suits a calm planted community. Pair it with other peaceful schoolers and community fish: small tetras, rasboras, corydoras catfish, and peaceful gouramis all work well. Avoid fin-nippers, much larger or aggressive fish, and anything small enough to fit in its mouth. Keep it in a school of six or more so it feels secure and colors up.
Good to know
The diamond tetra is native to Lake Valencia and nearby waters in Venezuela, and its scales develop their sparkling sheen as the fish matures.
Stock and individual temperament vary — call (814) 456-9445 for pairing advice before you buy.
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660 East 14th Street,
Erie, PA.
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