
Royal Tetra
Inpaichthys kerri
The Royal Tetra (Inpaichthys kerri) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Characidae. It grows to 2.8 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 24–27 °C.
- Size
- 2.8 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
- Temperature
- 24–27 °C
- pH
- 5.5–7.0
- Tank footprint
- 60 × 38 cm
In the aquarium
Temperature24–27 °C
pH5.5–7.0
Hardness1–12 °dGH
In the wild
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Climate zone
- Tropical
- Aquarium trade
- Traded commercially
Conservation status
Classification
- OrderCharaciformes
- FamilyCharacidae
- GenusInpaichthys
- SpeciesInpaichthys kerri
Quick answers
- Royal Tetra size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 2.8 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
- Royal Tetra tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 60 × 38 cm.
- Royal Tetra water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 24–27 °C, pH 5.5–7.0, hardness 1–12 °dGH.
- Royal Tetra: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Related species
Sources
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