{"product_id":"bonita-tetra-moenkhausia-bonita","title":"Bonita Tetra - Moenkhausia bonita","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"skw3mu\" data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eBonita Tetra – \u003cem data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eMoenkhausia bonita\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"77mjg\" data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eOverview:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eBonita Tetra\u003c\/strong\u003e is an uncommon South American shoaling fish with a bright silver body, active swimming style and attractive dark markings through the tail. \u003cstrong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eMoenkhausia bonita\u003c\/strong\u003e is a larger, lively tetra that suits mature planted aquariums and spacious peaceful communities where it can be kept in a proper group. It is not as small or delicate as many nano tetras, so it should be given good swimming room, calm but confident tank mates and a varied diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18rclky\" data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bonita Tetra\u003cbr data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flagtail Tetra, Blackbird Tetra, Bonita Moenkhausia\u003cbr data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eMoenkhausia bonita\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eFish Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tetra\u003cbr data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13oemwk\" data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eThe Bonita Tetra is native to South America and was originally described from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eupper Rio Miranda\u003c\/strong\u003e, part of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eRio Paraguay basin\u003c\/strong\u003e in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. FishBase records the species as known from the type locality in the upper Rio Miranda, with habitat notes placing it in very shallow freshwater. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003eIn nature, it is associated with slow, shallow waters and is reported from blackwater-style stream habitat. In the aquarium, it is best provided with clean, mature water, shaded areas, plants, wood and open swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1k4fj4a\" data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003eBonita Tetras have a streamlined, silver to silvery-gold body with a reflective sheen and contrasting dark markings at the tail. The caudal fin pattern is a key feature, with dark edging or markings that give the fish its “flagtail” look. Adults are larger than many common small tetras, with FishBase listing a maximum size of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003e8.53 cm standard length\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eMales may appear slimmer and more colourful when displaying, while females are usually deeper-bodied when mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"zee6g1\" data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003eThis is a good choice for a medium to larger peaceful community aquarium, especially a planted South American-style setup. Bonita Tetras need open midwater swimming room as well as cover from plants, wood or floating vegetation. They are too active for tiny tanks and may unsettle very shy nano fish, but they work well with confident community species of similar size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1jzuw08\" data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2793\"\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"3072\"\u003eA practical minimum is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2843\"\u003e120 litres for a group\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2876\"\u003e150–180 litres or more\u003c\/strong\u003e preferred for a larger shoal and better swimming space. A tank length of at least \u003cstrong data-start=\"2959\" data-end=\"2968\"\u003e90 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended, as this is an active tetra with a larger adult size than many common community species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"pl4gsq\" data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3094\"\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–27°C\u003cbr data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3129\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3153\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard; softer stable water preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3211\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3232\"\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide clean, stable water with gentle to moderate flow. A mature planted aquarium with shaded areas, floating plants or tannins will suit the species well. Avoid immature aquariums, high nitrate and sudden changes in water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"3rlnm7\" data-start=\"3470\" data-end=\"3498\"\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3499\" data-end=\"3538\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3499\" data-end=\"3521\"\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Community Fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3902\"\u003eBonita Tetras are generally peaceful, but they are active and should be kept with tank mates that can cope with their movement and feeding response. Suitable companions include other medium tetras, pencilfish, hatchetfish, peaceful barbs, rasboras, Cory-type catfish, bristlenose plecs, dwarf cichlids in suitable setups and calm rainbowfish in compatible water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3904\" data-end=\"4132\"\u003eAvoid very small fry, tiny nano fish, slow long-finned fish and aggressive cichlids. Keep in a group of \u003cstrong data-start=\"4008\" data-end=\"4022\"\u003eat least 6\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"4029\" data-end=\"4045\"\u003e8–10 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e preferred. Larger groups reduce nervous behaviour and encourage more natural shoaling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ah6yd9\" data-start=\"4134\" data-end=\"4145\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4146\" data-end=\"4544\"\u003eBonita Tetras are omnivorous and should accept a wide range of aquarium foods. Offer quality flakes, small granules and micro pellets as the staple diet, supported with frozen or live foods such as daphnia, brineshrimp, cyclops, mosquito larvae and bloodworm. Surface insects and drifting foods are likely to be taken readily, so include floating or slow-sinking foods as well as small meaty items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"2vr35r\" data-start=\"4546\" data-end=\"4575\"\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4576\" data-end=\"4884\"\u003eThis species spends most of its time in the middle and upper levels, moving in a loose shoal. It may become especially active at feeding time and will show best when kept in a spacious aquarium with open swimming lanes. In a settled group, individuals may display to one another without usually causing harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gyou4p\" data-start=\"4886\" data-end=\"4900\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4901\" data-end=\"5286\"\u003eAdd only to a cycled, mature aquarium with stable water quality. Keep in a proper group rather than singly or in pairs. Provide a secure lid, as active tetras can jump if startled. Use plants, wood and subdued areas to help the fish settle, but leave open water for swimming. Because this species is uncommon in the trade, careful acclimation and low-stress tank mates are recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"iot6fl\" data-start=\"5288\" data-end=\"5307\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5308\" data-end=\"5332\"\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1c7763y\" data-start=\"5334\" data-end=\"5350\"\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5351\" data-end=\"5419\"\u003eRare \/ Occasional \/ Specialist import or captive-bred when available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1x39ni3\" data-start=\"5421\" data-end=\"5441\"\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5442\" data-end=\"5637\"\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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