White Skirt Tetra
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi (albino)
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pH
6–8
Temperature
22–26 °C
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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
Care guide
Keeping White Skirt Tetra healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to White Skirt Tetra's adult size and activity level. Provide hiding spots and stable, well-filtered water; it suits a community setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–8 and 22–26°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Peaceful. Keep it in a group for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Breeding success with White Skirt Tetra depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
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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