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TETRA – PRISTELLA
Pristella maxillaris

$4.99

The Pristella Tetra has a large distribution throughout northern Brazil, Venezuela, and Guyana. Due to its popularity, all Pristella tetra available within the aquarium trade are captive or commercially produced. One of the hardiest and inexpensive tetra, the Pristella tetra makes a great choice for the beginner hobbyist. While overall plain in color, the yellow and black detail in the dorsal and anal fins of the Pristella tetra adds quirk to this species. Pristella tetra are natural shoaling fish, thriving best with at least 6 individuals but more are encouraged. An adult Pristella tetra can reach a size of approximately 1.5″.

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SKU: N/A Categories: Freshwater Fish, Freshwater Livestock, Tetras Tags: CARE LEVEL | EASY, FRESH FISH, LIVE, LIVE PLANT SAFE | YES, MIN TANK SIZE | 10, TEMPERAMENT | PEACEFUL, TETRA
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Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Peaceful

Live Plant Safe: Yes

General Description: The Pristella Tetra has a large distribution throughout northern Brazil, Venezuela, and Guyana. Due to its popularity, all Pristella tetra available within the aquarium trade are captive or commerically produced. One of the hardiest and inexpensive tetra, the Pristella tetra makes a great choice for the beginner hobbyist. While overall plain in color, the yellow and black detail in the dorsal and anal fins of the Pristella tetra adds quirk to this species. Pristella tetra are natural shoaling fish, thriving best with at least 6 individuals but more are encouraged. An adult Pristella tetra can reach a size of approximately 1.5″.

Diet Requirements: Pristella tetra are among some of the most unfussy with regard to food. Nevertheless, offer a diet made up of various high quality vegetable based and protein based flake foods, sinking micro pellet foods and bug bites, in addition to offering frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia. Variety is the spice of life in order to maintain color, immune function and longevity of your fish.

Care Requirements: A minimum 5 to 10 gallon aquarium is ideal for a small group of Pristella tetra. Size up accordingly to accomodate a larger shoal. Pristella tetra are one of our listed “hardy fish” because they are able to endure the initial break-in cycle of a newly set-up aquarium. Pristella tetra are a very adaptable species to a wide range of water parameters. The aquarium does not need to be aquascaped with anything in particular to keep a shoal of Pristella tetra happy, but a darker substrate, leaf litter (almond leaves), driftwood and other natural-looking arrangements will bring out the beauty of this tetra. Their natural habitat does not feature aquatic plants, but Pristella tetra are a common species selected for live planted aquariums. Pristella tetras are extremely peaceful and rarely conflict with tank mates. Their timid nature, however, may make them not suitable for typical community aquariums that have overly rambunctious or competitive species. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 2-20, pH 6.0-7.5.

Purchase Size: Medium: 1”

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.

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Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.

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