White Skirt Tetra (Gymnocorymbus thayeri)

Fish in the family Characidae. Easy care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameGymnocorymbus thayeri

FamilyCharacidae

Also known asSilver Skirt Tetra, White Widow Tetra

Care levelEasy

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

Dietomnivore

Adult size2.5 in

Minimum tank size20 gallons

Water parametersTemp 70-82°F, pH 5.5-8.0, GH 3-25 dGH

Appearance

Tall silver body lacking strong black bars, with translucent whitish fins; a pale counterpart to the black skirt tetra.

Difficulty and care for the White Skirt Tetra

Easy

Origin and habitat

South America (Amazon basin)

Keeper notes

Same nipping tendencies as the black skirt; group well and avoid long-finned tankmates. Much of the trade 'white skirt' is a leucistic black-skirt form.

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