Pristella maxillaris
| Common Names: | Pristella X-Ray Tetra |
| Synonyms: | Aphyocarax maxillaris Aphyocharax maxillaris Holopristis riddlei Pristella riddlei |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Category: | Characins |
| Distribution: | America - South; Venezuela, South America. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Swamp; Swamp |
| Temperament: | Schooling; Peaceful. Recommended for a community tank. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Omnivore |
| Care: | Feed with normal and vegetable flakes. Very easy to keep. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 4.5cm (1.8") Female: 4.5cm (1.8") |
| Water Region: | Middle; Middle |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Males are more slender than females. |
| Breeding: | Very easy. Keep in a school and use a pH of 7.0. |
| Variants: | A golden variety is available. |
| Comments: | Very pretty and excellent for beginners. |
| Main Colours: | Clear, Red, Black |
| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Image Credit: | © FishProfiles.com |
| Submitted By: | Adam |
| Contributors: | weird22person, Doedogg |
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