X-ray Tetra tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 60 × 30 cm.

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X-ray Tetra

Pristella maxillaris

The X-ray Tetra (Pristella maxillaris) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Characidae. It grows to 4.5 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 22–28 °C.

Size: 4.5 cmtotal length
Temperature: 22–28 °C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Tank footprint: 60 × 30 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature22–28 °C

pH6.0–7.5

Hardness2–20 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCharaciformes
FamilyCharacidae
GenusPristella
SpeciesPristella maxillaris

Quick answers

X-ray Tetra size: how big does it get?: It grows to 4.5 cm (total length).
X-ray Tetra tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 60 × 30 cm.
X-ray Tetra water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 2–20 °dGH.
X-ray Tetra: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.