The Black Skirt Tetra is a hardy and popular schooling fish known for its bold black coloration, flowing fins, and active personality. A longtime favorite in the aquarium hobby, this species is an excellent choice for community aquariums due to its adaptability, peaceful nature, and attractive appearance. When kept in groups, Black Skirt Tetras create a striking display as they school together through the aquarium.
Approximate Shipping Size: 1–1.5 inches
Black Skirt Tetras feature a silver-gray body accented by distinctive black vertical bands and an elongated black anal fin that gives the species its common name. Their elegant finnage and contrasting coloration make them highly visible in planted aquariums. As they mature, their body shape becomes deeper and their markings become more pronounced.
These tetras are active, social fish that thrive in schools of six or more. Keeping them in larger groups encourages natural schooling behavior and helps reduce occasional fin-nipping tendencies. They spend most of their time in the middle levels of the aquarium and add constant movement to community setups.
Black Skirt Tetras are hardy and adaptable, making them an excellent choice for beginner and experienced aquarists alike. They appreciate planted aquariums with open swimming areas and stable water conditions.
Tank Size: 20 gallons minimum
Temperature: 72–82°F
pH: 6.0–7.8
Hardness: Soft to moderate
Aquascape: Plants, driftwood, open swimming space
Compatible with a wide variety of peaceful community fish including Corydoras, rasboras, rainbowfish, larger tetras, gouramis, and peaceful livebearers. Avoid slow-moving fish with long flowing fins if keeping Black Skirts in smaller groups.
Black Skirt Tetras are omnivores that readily accept high-quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, and live foods. Supplement with bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia to promote healthy growth and vibrant coloration.
Scientific Name: Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
Common Name: Black Skirt Tetra
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful, Active
Diet: Omnivore
Max Size: ~2.5–3 inches
Tank Level: Midwater
Breeding: Egg Scatterer
The Black Skirt Tetra is a hardy and popular schooling fish known for its bold black coloration, flowing fins, and active personality. A longtime favorite in the aquarium hobby, this species is an excellent choice for community aquariums due to its adaptability, peaceful nature, and attractive appearance. When kept in groups, Black Skirt Tetras create a striking display as they school together through the aquarium.
Approximate Shipping Size: 1–1.5 inches
Black Skirt Tetras feature a silver-gray body accented by distinctive black vertical bands and an elongated black anal fin that gives the species its common name. Their elegant finnage and contrasting coloration make them highly visible in planted aquariums. As they mature, their body shape becomes deeper and their markings become more pronounced.
These tetras are active, social fish that thrive in schools of six or more. Keeping them in larger groups encourages natural schooling behavior and helps reduce occasional fin-nipping tendencies. They spend most of their time in the middle levels of the aquarium and add constant movement to community setups.
Black Skirt Tetras are hardy and adaptable, making them an excellent choice for beginner and experienced aquarists alike. They appreciate planted aquariums with open swimming areas and stable water conditions.
Tank Size: 20 gallons minimum
Temperature: 72–82°F
pH: 6.0–7.8
Hardness: Soft to moderate
Aquascape: Plants, driftwood, open swimming space
Compatible with a wide variety of peaceful community fish including Corydoras, rasboras, rainbowfish, larger tetras, gouramis, and peaceful livebearers. Avoid slow-moving fish with long flowing fins if keeping Black Skirts in smaller groups.
Black Skirt Tetras are omnivores that readily accept high-quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, and live foods. Supplement with bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia to promote healthy growth and vibrant coloration.
Scientific Name: Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
Common Name: Black Skirt Tetra
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful, Active
Diet: Omnivore
Max Size: ~2.5–3 inches
Tank Level: Midwater
Breeding: Egg Scatterer
