White Skirt Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi var.)

Fish in the family Characidae. Easy care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameGymnocorymbus ternetzi var.

FamilyCharacidae

Also known asWhite Widow Tetra, Gold Skirt Tetra

Care levelEasy

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

Dietomnivore

Adult size2.75 in

Minimum tank size20 gallons

Water parametersTemp 70-80°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 3-18 dGH

Appearance

Leucistic/white-bodied selectively bred form of the black skirt tetra; same shape and finnage, lacking the dark pigment.

Difficulty and care for the White Skirt Tetra

Easy

Origin and habitat

South America (captive-bred color form)

Keeper notes

Same nipping behavior as the black skirt; keep in groups of 6+ and avoid long-finned tankmates.

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