Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – quality flake, micro pellets, frozen brine shrimp, daphnia
Aquarium species profile
Diamond Tetra
Moenkhausia pittieri · South America (Venezuela — Lake Valencia basin)
Minimum tank20 gal
Adult size2.5"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentPeaceful
Temperature72–82°F
pH range5.5–7.5
Compatible tank mates
Other medium tetras, Corydoras, peaceful cichlids, Gouramis
Tank mates to avoid
Very small nano fish, aggressive species
Care notes
Shimmers like a diamond under lighting — scales have a sparkling, iridescent quality. Males develop long, flowing dorsal fins. Underrated tetra that deserves more attention. School of 8+ in a planted tank is stunning. Peaceful and hardy.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.