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false rummy-nose tetra

Petitella georgiae

The false rummy-nose tetra (Petitella georgiae) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Characidae. It grows to 3.9 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 22–26 °C.

Size: 3.9 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Temperature: 22–26 °C
pH: 5.5–7.0
Climate zone: Tropical

In the aquarium

Temperature22–26 °C

pH5.5–7.0

Hardness1–12 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Aquarium trade: Very common

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCharaciformes
FamilyCharacidae
GenusPetitella
SpeciesPetitella georgiae

Quick answers

false rummy-nose tetra size: how big does it get?: It grows to 3.9 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
false rummy-nose tetra water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 22–26 °C, pH 5.5–7.0, hardness 1–12 °dGH.
false rummy-nose tetra: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.