Black Skirt Tetra
Black Skirt Tetra is a semi-aggressive freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 15 gallons (57 L), water at 70-85°F (21-29°C) and a pH of 6-7.5.
Also searched as: black skirt tetra, black widow tetra
Quick facts
Hardy beginner fish. Can nip long fins. School of 6+ recommended.
| Minimum tank | 15 gallons (57 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 70-85°F (21-29°C) |
| pH | 6-7.5 |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | 6 or more together |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Corydoras Catfishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-78°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Dwarf Gouramimin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
- Harlequin Rasboramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-80°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Neon Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 70-81°F, pH overlap 6-7. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Otocinclusmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Rummy Nose Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 75-81°F, pH overlap 6-7. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Bristlenose Plecomin tank 25 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Angelfishmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 76-84°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
- African Cichlids (Mbuna)min tank 55 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; no pH overlap (6-7.5 vs 7.8-8.6).
- Tropheusmin tank 75 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; no pH overlap (6-7.5 vs 8-9).
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species.
Oscar Fishmin tank 55 galBlue Crayfishmin tank 20 galParadise Fishmin tank 20 gal
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