Such different and unusual tetra (fish)

Tetras are fish belonging to the genus of haracin. Homeland of these small fish is South America. In the wild they live in the cleanest rivers, which are rich in oxygen. Feed tetra (fish) feed on larvae of various insects and soft and delicate parts of algae.

These fish are gregarious, which is why they can not be found alone. Aquarium fish tetra also can not live alone, she needs a company. The aquarium should be planted with plants, as well as ornamental snags, and then it will surely please your fish.

Tetra (fish) and their varieties

There are several dozen species of tetrafish, among which Amanda is the most popular inhabitant of aquariums. This species was found in the central part of the Amazon. Amanda is a small fish with a soft and pastel color. Such a fish can be kept in company with catfish or other peaceful aquarium fish, for example with kölurihtis, which have a pleasant and harmonious coloring. But such fish is problematic enough to contain at home.

But, for example, lemon tetra is an ideal option for a home aquarium, it is absolutely unpretentious and very peaceful.

It is worth noting that the tetra (fish) are mostly unpretentious, and are very popular due to their color. To the fish presented above, you can populate the "red-necked" tetra (rhodostomus) with a bright and contrasting coloration, as well as a sapphire tetra.

Often in domestic aquariums you can meet such wonderful fish as glass tetras. This name is obtained through a transparent body, in addition, the tail of the fish has a contrasting red spot.

All kinds of fish that were mentioned above are absolutely omnivorous. They can eat both live, dry and frozen food, and will not be bothered to eat vegetarian food. But nevertheless, the feed for tetrafish should be chosen with care.

Red-bellied tetra must be fed with live or vegetable feed, sometimes in the diet can use artificial substitutes.

The tetral tethers eat absolutely any food that you give them. Undoubtedly, glass fish give a greater preference to live forage - bloodworm, daphtha, tubular, but they will never give up dry food. It is worth remembering that it is strictly recommended not to feed the tetras with dry food, as in this case the fish develop very poorly and grow. Also, as a top dressing, they can be pleased with small insects or larvae.

Tetra von Rio feeds on all kinds of both live and dry food, the main thing is to make sure that the feed is not too large.

Mirror tetras should be fed with small crustaceans, small water and surface insects, as well as chopped tubular.

Diamond tetra must be fed very diverse and abundantly. In her diet must be a living food, and only occasionally you can feed with mixed fodders.

Tetra-lantern is fed with a fine and nutritious food - daphia, chopped tubular, grindal.