{"product_id":"diamond-tetra-moenkhausia-pittieri","title":"Diamond Tetra - Moenkhausia pittieri","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiamond Tetra – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMakunaima pittieri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamond Tetra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a beautiful South American tetra known for its sparkling, diamond-like scales and elegant adult finnage. Also sold under the older name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoenkhausia pittieri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this peaceful shoaling fish is an excellent choice for mature planted aquariums, especially where subdued lighting, dark décor and a proper group allow its iridescent body colour to shine. Juveniles can look quite plain at first, but adults develop into impressive, glittering community fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diamond Tetra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diamond Characin, Pittier’s Tetra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMakunaima pittieri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder \/ Trade Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoenkhausia pittieri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tetra \/ Characin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMakunaima pittieri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is native to Venezuela, where it is associated with the Lake Valencia basin and nearby connected waters. Natural habitats include tropical freshwater areas with vegetation, open swimming space and calmer margins where groups can feed on small aquatic invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the aquarium, Diamond Tetras do best in mature planted setups with gentle to moderate flow, clean water and shaded areas. Dark substrate, driftwood, floating plants and leafy cover help the fish feel secure and show stronger colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamond Tetras have a laterally compressed silver body covered in reflective scales that sparkle gold, green, blue or violet depending on the light. Mature males are usually more impressive, often developing longer dorsal and anal fins and stronger iridescence, while females tend to be fuller-bodied with shorter fins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults usually reach around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although their deeper body shape and active behaviour make them feel larger than many smaller tetra species. Their full beauty is most visible in mature, settled fish rather than young juveniles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is well suited to peaceful planted community aquariums, South American-style displays and medium-sized tetra communities. It appreciates open midwater swimming space along with plants and shaded areas for security.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamond Tetras are generally hardy once settled, but they are best kept in mature aquariums with stable water quality. They are not ideal for tiny tanks, aggressive communities or aquariums with very long-finned slow fish, as mature males may become lively and occasional fin-nipping can occur in cramped or understocked groups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical minimum is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90 litres for a group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a tank length of at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recommended. Larger aquariums are better for bigger shoals and mixed community setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep in a group of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat least 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 or more preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where space allows. A proper group helps reduce stress, spreads display behaviour between males and encourages more natural shoaling activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diamond Tetras prefer clean, stable water and usually show best in soft to moderately hard, slightly acidic to neutral conditions. Gentle to moderate filtration, regular water changes and planted cover are recommended. Avoid sudden changes, poor water quality and very hard alkaline extremes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Community Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamond Tetras are peaceful community fish when kept in a suitable group and given enough space. Males may display, chase and spar lightly, especially when mature, but this is usually harmless in a good-sized shoal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable tank mates include other medium peaceful tetras, rasboras, pencilfish, dwarf cichlids, cory-type catfish, Otocinclus, small to medium peaceful gourami and other calm community fish. Avoid large predators, aggressive cichlids, very boisterous barbs and delicate long-finned species that may be stressed or nipped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamond Tetras are omnivorous micropredators. In nature, they feed on small worms, crustaceans, insects and other tiny aquatic foods. In the aquarium, offer quality flakes, micro pellets and small slow-sinking granules as the staple diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplement with frozen or live foods such as daphnia, cyclops, brineshrimp, mosquito larvae and finely chopped bloodworm. A varied diet helps maintain sparkle, body condition and strong adult fin development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an active midwater shoaling fish that becomes more confident and colourful in a proper group. Mature males may display to females and rival males by flaring fins and showing stronger body sparkle under good lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamond Tetras usually move through open water and planted areas rather than hiding constantly. Breeding may occur in soft, clean water with fine-leaved plants or spawning mops, although adults may eat eggs and fry if they are not separated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd Diamond Tetras only to a mature, stable aquarium. Keep them in a proper group, provide swimming space and avoid housing them with aggressive or delicate long-finned tank mates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubdued lighting, floating plants and a darker background help show their best colour. Regular water changes and a varied diet are important, as neglected water quality can quickly reduce colour and condition. This species is usually commercially bred, but its wild range is restricted, so captive-bred stock is preferable where available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon to occasional \/ Usually captive-bred or commercially farmed, with wild imports uncommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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