Splash Tetra

Copella arnoldi

Difficulty (1-5): 3/5

Description

Famous for laying eggs on an overhanging leaf above the waterline, which the male then keeps wet by splashing. Needs a covered tank with air space.

Water test requirements

  • pH: 5 – 7.5
  • Temperature: 23 – 29 °C
  • General Hardness (GH): 1 – 12 °dGH
  • Nitrate (NO3): ≤ 30 mg/L