Pristella maxillaris

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X-Ray Tetra
X-Ray Tetra
Species Pristella maxillaris
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 56.781 liters
56,781.177 mL

15 US Gallons (56.8L)

Size 5.08 cm

1-2 " (2.5-5.1cm)

pH 6.0 - 8.0
Temp. 297.15 K
75.2 °F
534.87 °R

301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R
24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

6-20

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Common
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

3-5 years

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[edit] Alternative names

X-Ray Tetra, X-Ray Fish, Goldfinch Tetra, Pristella Tetra, Signal Tetra

[edit] Sexing

Males can be distinguished from females by being smaller and thinner than the females.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A peaceful mid-swimming and shoaling fish that should be kept in groups of 6 or more. Does well in peaceful community tanks.

[edit] Diet

In the wild they feed on worms, small crustaceans and insects. Will eat flake, bloodworm, daphnia, Brine shrimp and micro-pellets.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Prefers a laterally spacious tank with open swimming space as well as hiding places.

[edit] Behaviour

Peaceful, active and a good community fish. Will school in groups of 6 or more. Other fish use this fish as a spotter fish; that is, if there is a predator about these fish will spot it first. Therefore, other more timid fish will come out into the open more if you put these fish in your tank. Useful also to the aquarist as an indicator fish. If they are closely packed together, then they are alarmed and feel threatend. Usually if they are settled, they will disperse over your tank.

[edit] Identification

This Tetras has a silver body and a red dorsal fin as well as gold, black and white tipped fins.

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Facts about Pristella maxillaris
Availability Common
Common name X-Ray Tetra
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Characidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 2 in (5.08 cm)  +
Maximum age 5  +
Maximum hardness 20  +
Maximum pH 8  +
Maximum temperature 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 15 US Gallon (56.781 liters, 56,781.177 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 6  +
Minimum pH 6  +
Minimum temperature 297.15 K (24 °C, 75.2 °F, 534.87 °R)  +
Scientific name Pristella maxillaris
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