Penguin Tetra

Thayeria boehlkei

Difficulty (1-5): 2/5

Description

Named for the black band running into its lower tail lobe, and for the nose-up angle it hangs at. Needs length to swim.

Water test requirements

  • pH: 6 – 7.5
  • Temperature: 22 – 28 °C
  • General Hardness (GH): 2 – 15 °dGH
  • Nitrate (NO3): ≤ 40 mg/L