Tank setup
Size the aquarium to White Skirt Tetra's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Common
White Skirt Tetra
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi (albino)
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The White Skirt Tetra is an albino variant of the Black Skirt Tetra, featuring a solid white body and the same high-backed shape. They are very hardy and adaptable, making them an excellent choice for beginners. Like their darker counterparts, they can be slightly nippy but this is lessened in a proper school.
Key traits
peaceful
schooling
community
small
easy
omnivore
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep White Skirt Tetra healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–8 and 22–26°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
White Skirt Tetra is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
White Skirt Tetra is generally peaceful. Keep in a group where possible for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for White Skirt Tetra vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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