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== Sexing ==
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|environment_specifics=:Prefers a laterally spacious tank with open swimming space as well as hiding places.
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== Tank compatibility ==
|behaviour=:Peaceful, active and a good community fish. Will school in groups of 6 or more. Other fish use this fish as a [[spotter fish]]; that is, if there is a predator about these fish will spot it first. Therefore, other more timid fish will come out into the open more if you put these fish in your tank. Useful also to the aquarist as an [[indicator fish]]. If they are closely packed together, then they are alarmed and feel threatened. Usually if they are settled, they will disperse over your tank.
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:A peaceful mid-swimming and shoaling fish that should be kept in groups of 6 or more. Does well in peaceful community tanks. Should not be kept with slow-moving long-finned fish as these Tetras may fin-nip.
|identification=:An attractive and popular Tetra with an almost transparent silvery body. The body is a similar shape to other popular Tetras such as the [[Serpae Tetra]]. Colour on this fish is found in the fins, the caudal fin is a vibrant red while the dorsal and anal fins have yellow, black and white bands. A golden variety has been seen which has a silvery transparent body and yellow in the fins and some red in the caudal fin, it lacks any black colouration.
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== Diet ==
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:In the wild they feed on worms, small crustaceans and insects. Will eat [[flake]], [[bloodworm]], [[daphnia]], [[brine shrimp]] and [[micro-pellets]].
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== Feeding regime ==
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== Environment specifics ==
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== Behaviour ==
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:Peaceful, active and a good community fish. Will school in groups of 6 or more. Other fish use this fish as a [[spotter fish]]; that is, if there is a predator about these fish will spot it first. Therefore, other more timid fish will come out into the open more if you put these fish in your tank. Useful also to the aquarist as an [[indicator fish]]. If they are closely packed together, then they are alarmed and feel threatened. Usually if they are settled, they will disperse over your tank.
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== Identification ==
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:An attractive and popular Tetra with an almost transparent silvery body. The body is a similar shape to other popular Tetras such as the [[Serpae Tetra]]. Colour on this fish is found in the fins, the caudal fin is a vibrant red while the dorsal and anal fins have yellow, black and white bands. A golden variety has been seen which has a silvery transparent body and yellow in the fins and some red in the caudal fin, it lacks any black colouration.
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*[[w:X-ray tetra|Wikipedia]]
 
*[[w:X-ray tetra|Wikipedia]]
 
*[http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_pristella.php Aquahobby]
 
*[http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_pristella.php Aquahobby]
*[http://www.bettatrading.com.au/Pristella-Tetra-Fact-Sheet.php Pristella Tetra Fact Sheet]
 

Revision as of 06:10, 23 September 2019

X-Ray Tetra

Pristella maxillaris1.jpg
X-Ray Tetra

Pristella maxillaris

57 Litres (15 US G.)

2.5-5.1cm (1-2 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 8.0

24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)

6-20 °d

1:2 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

3-5 years

Family

Characidae



Additional names

X-Ray Tetra, X-Ray Fish, Goldfinch Tetra, Pristella Tetra, Signal Tetra

Additional scientific names

Aphyocarax maxillaris, Aphyocharax maxillaris, Holopristis riddlei, Pristella riddlei


Sexing

Males can be distinguished from females by being smaller and thinner than the females.


Tank compatibility

A peaceful mid-swimming and shoaling fish that should be kept in groups of 6 or more. Does well in peaceful community tanks. Should not be kept with slow-moving long-finned fish as these Tetras may fin-nip.


Diet

In the wild they feed on worms, small crustaceans and insects. Will eat flake, bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp and micro-pellets.


Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics

Prefers a laterally spacious tank with open swimming space as well as hiding places.


Behaviour

Peaceful, active and a good community fish. Will school in groups of 6 or more. Other fish use this fish as a spotter fish; that is, if there is a predator about these fish will spot it first. Therefore, other more timid fish will come out into the open more if you put these fish in your tank. Useful also to the aquarist as an indicator fish. If they are closely packed together, then they are alarmed and feel threatened. Usually if they are settled, they will disperse over your tank.


Identification

An attractive and popular Tetra with an almost transparent silvery body. The body is a similar shape to other popular Tetras such as the Serpae Tetra. Colour on this fish is found in the fins, the caudal fin is a vibrant red while the dorsal and anal fins have yellow, black and white bands. A golden variety has been seen which has a silvery transparent body and yellow in the fins and some red in the caudal fin, it lacks any black colouration.

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