Top 10 Tetras for Your Next Community Aquarium

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Black Neon Tetra

Hardy and stunning black neon tetras are perfect for beginners and experts. Group of six+ for safety. Ideal with green plants and a centerpiece fish. Complete care guide available.

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X-Ray Tetra or Pristella Tetra

Pristella tetra: Unique x-ray appearance. Deep-bodied, up to 2". Adaptable to various water conditions. Great for beginners.

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Cardinal Tetra

Cardinal tetras: Stunning blue and red stripes. Bigger than neon tetras. Ideal for planted tanks with discus and rams. Thrive in warmer waters.

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Silver Tip Tetra

Silvertip tetras: Interactive and energetic schooling fish. Vibrant colors, distinctive silver-white fin tips. Active swimmers, enjoy following fingers.

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Congo Tetra

Congo tetras: Largest tetra, 3". Colorful males, blue scales, white-edged fins. Versatile water parameters. Suitable for larger tanks. Peaceful companions.

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Rummy-Nose Tetra

Rummy nose tetras: Slender-bodied, 2". Bright red snout, black and white tail stripes. Sensitive to stress, great water condition indicator. Tight schooling behavior in planted tanks.

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Glowlight Tetra

Orange stripe tetra: Naturally colored, neon orange line on silvery body. Originates from murky waters. Complementary colors with blue tank mates. Eye-catching combination.

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Ember Tetra

Ember tetras: Perfect for nano tanks, 0.8". Translucent orange bodies. Ideal with green plants. Middle swimmers, compatible with corydoras and hatchetfish. Feed with small, slow-sinking foods.

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Lemon Tetra

Lemony yellow tetra: Vibrant red eye, translucent yellow body. Stands out on black background. Color develops over time. Males spar for courtship, harmless.

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Coral Red Pencilfish

Coral red pencilfish: Stunning but delicate. Quarantine first. Males fiery red, females have black stripes. Surface-dwelling, tight lid needed. Feed floating foods.

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