{"id":107041,"date":"2022-04-22T12:40:48","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:40:48","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:40:48","slug":"how-big-do-striped-tetras-get","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/","title":{"rendered":"How big do striped tetras get?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#How_big_do_striped_tetras_get\" title=\"How big do striped tetras get?\">How big do striped tetras get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#How_long_do_striped_tetras_live\" title=\"How long do striped tetras live?\">How long do striped tetras live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#What_is_the_rarest_tetra\" title=\"What is the rarest tetra?\">What is the rarest tetra?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#Are_black_skirt_tetras_schooling_fish\" title=\"Are black skirt tetras schooling fish?\">Are black skirt tetras schooling fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#How_many_tetras_can_I_put_in_a_10-gallon_tank\" title=\"How many tetras can I put in a 10-gallon tank?\">How many tetras can I put in a 10-gallon tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#Are_black_skirt_tetras_aggressive\" title=\"Are black skirt tetras aggressive?\">Are black skirt tetras aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#How_many_black_skirt_tetras_should_be_kept_together\" title=\"How many black skirt tetras should be kept together?\">How many black skirt tetras should be kept together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#What_fish_can_live_with_skirt_tetras\" title=\"What fish can live with skirt tetras?\">What fish can live with skirt tetras?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#How_long_do_tetras_live_for_in_a_tank\" title=\"How long do tetras live for in a tank?\">How long do tetras live for in a tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#How_long_do_tetras_last\" title=\"How long do tetras last?\">How long do tetras last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#How_do_you_tell_if_a_tetra_is_male_or_female\" title=\"How do you tell if a tetra is male or female?\">How do you tell if a tetra is male or female?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#How_big_do_tetras_get\" title=\"How big do tetras get?\">How big do tetras get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#What_is_the_prettiest_tetra\" title=\"What is the prettiest tetra?\">What is the prettiest tetra?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#What_is_the_rarest_neon_tetra\" title=\"What is the rarest neon tetra?\">What is the rarest neon tetra?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#What_is_the_most_Colourful_tetra\" title=\"What is the most Colourful tetra?\">What is the most Colourful tetra?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#What_is_the_best_tetra_fish\" title=\"What is the best tetra fish?\">What is the best tetra fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#How_many_black_skirt_tetras_should_be_together\" title=\"How many black skirt tetras should be together?\">How many black skirt tetras should be together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#Are_black_skirt_tetras_territorial\" title=\"Are black skirt tetras territorial?\">Are black skirt tetras territorial?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#How_many_black_tetras_are_in_school\" title=\"How many black tetras are in school?\">How many black tetras are in school?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#Will_black_skirt_and_white_skirt_tetras_school\" title=\"Will black skirt and white skirt tetras school?\">Will black skirt and white skirt tetras school?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#What_tetras_can_live_in_a_10_gallon_tank\" title=\"What tetras can live in a 10 gallon tank?\">What tetras can live in a 10 gallon tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#Can_I_have_10_neon_tetras_in_a_10_gallon_tank\" title=\"Can I have 10 neon tetras in a 10 gallon tank?\">Can I have 10 neon tetras in a 10 gallon tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#How_many_fish_can_you_put_in_a_10_gallon_tank\" title=\"How many fish can you put in a 10 gallon tank?\">How many fish can you put in a 10 gallon tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#How_many_neon_tetras_can_I_put_in_a_10_gallon_betta\" title=\"How many neon tetras can I put in a 10 gallon betta?\">How many neon tetras can I put in a 10 gallon betta?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-striped-tetras-get\/#Are_skirted_tetras_aggressive\" title=\"Are skirted tetras aggressive?\">Are skirted tetras aggressive?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_striped_tetras_get\"><\/span>How big do striped tetras get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around 3 inches long<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_striped_tetras_live\"><\/span>How long do striped tetras live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though they are successfully bred in captivity, they have a rather short lifespan in captivity, and only live <b>between 3 and 5 years. Indeed, Black Skirt Tetras suffer when they are not provided with healthy habitat, so it&#8217;s vital to keep your aquarium pristine and keep their stress to a minimum.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_tetra\"><\/span>What is the rarest tetra?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rainbow Tetras are one of the rarer species of the tetra family. In the wild, they&#8217;re only found in isolated forest pools near the headwaters of the Rio Calima.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_black_skirt_tetras_schooling_fish\"><\/span>Are black skirt tetras schooling fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hardy and easy to care for, the black widow tetra (or black skirt tetra) <b>is a schooling fish that, contrary to its name, comes in several colors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_tetras_can_I_put_in_a_10-gallon_tank\"><\/span>How many tetras can I put in a 10-gallon tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can add <b>around 6 neon tetras in a 10-gallon tank. You can follow the one inch per gallon rule for small fish like tetras that won&#8217;t grow over 3 inches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_black_skirt_tetras_aggressive\"><\/span>Are black skirt tetras aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But keep in mind, <b>black skirt tetras are not only aggressive towards other fish.<\/b><b>They&#8217;re also often aggressive toward each other, especially the males during the mating season. However, this self-directed behavior can be reduced with larger tanks and a high female to male ration.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_black_skirt_tetras_should_be_kept_together\"><\/span>How many black skirt tetras should be kept together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Black skirt tetras should be kept in groups of <b>at least 6 and will need a minimum tank size of 20 gallons (75 L). They will need a stable water temperature between 72-82xb0 F (22-27xb0 C), with pH between 6.0-7.5, and KH between 4-8.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_fish_can_live_with_skirt_tetras\"><\/span>What fish can live with skirt tetras?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Information ChartBlack Skirt TetraMinimum Tank Size:15-20 gallonsTemperature:70-85xb0 FahrenheitWater Conditions:6.8-7.0 pH, 4.0-8.0 KH hardnessTank Mate CompatibilityCardinal Tetras Black Neon Tetras Neon Tetras Raboras Danios Dwarf Cichlids8 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_tetras_live_for_in_a_tank\"><\/span>How long do tetras live for in a tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, tetras can live anywhere <b>between five and ten years in captivity. Smaller tetra species tend to be less robust than larger ones. All tetras will be more likely to flourish for longer when exposed to proper husbandry. 1 When Kept In Captivity, Tetras Can Live For Approximately Five To Ten Years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_tetras_last\"><\/span>How long do tetras last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Neon tetra fish have a longer lifespan than most aquarium fish. They are expected to live longer than 5 years. With the right environment, these fish could live for <b>8 to 10 years. A neon tetra will usually live for an average of 8 years in the wild, but in an aquarium, that lifespan gets shortened to 5.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_a_tetra_is_male_or_female\"><\/span>How do you tell if a tetra is male or female?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tetras. Tetras do have some differences between sexes, which vary based on the species. <b>The females are a bit larger and plumper than males. Males are often more vibrantly colored and may have longer fins than their female counterparts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_tetras_get\"><\/span>How big do tetras get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to size, Neon Tetras are not very big at all. In the wild, they can reach <b>about two and a half inches in length. However, bred fish usually don&#8217;t get much larger than one and a half inches. Their bodies are thin, narrow, and torpedo-shaped.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_prettiest_tetra\"><\/span>What is the prettiest tetra?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>LEMON TETRAS. One of the most peaceful tetras is the sunny Lemon Tetra. They&#8217;re also one of the more unique-looking species within the Tetra world. When the fish are healthy, they have beautiful silver coloring with neon yellow fins and bright orange eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_neon_tetra\"><\/span>What is the rarest neon tetra?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Brilliant White Neon Tetra is a very rare and new variant of the classic Neon Tetra, a very colorful and active nano fish! The Brilliant White Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi var. Brilliant White) is an excellent choice for the community aquarium, especially planted aquariums.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_Colourful_tetra\"><\/span>What is the most Colourful tetra?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Black skirt or black widow tetras top the list for most popular tetras kept by aquarists. They also rank as one of the most popular fish in freshwater aquariums. Black widow tetras combine black and white patterns into a flowing black tail. That iconic tail is why you may also see them called black skirt tetras.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_tetra_fish\"><\/span>What is the best tetra fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Best Tetras for a Community Aquarium<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Neon Tetra. Neon tetras are widely available and very popular with fishkeepers of all ability levels.  <\/li>\n<li>Cardinal Tetra. The cardinal tetra is a popular relative of the neon.  <\/li>\n<li>Black-Skirt Tetra.  <\/li>\n<li>White-Skirt Tetra.  <\/li>\n<li>Bleeding Heart Tetra.  <\/li>\n<li>Lemon Tetra.  <\/li>\n<li>Rummy-nose Tetra.  <\/li>\n<li>Congo Tetra.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_black_skirt_tetras_should_be_together\"><\/span>How many black skirt tetras should be together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is strongly recommended to keep <b>at least 6 of these tetras together, with 8 being even more optimal for a smaller tank. Like other tetra species, black skirts will not do well alone and tend to stay hidden; they often get picked on by other fish which can quickly lead to disease and death.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_black_skirt_tetras_territorial\"><\/span>Are black skirt tetras territorial?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Natural Habitat and Behavior Despite this, <b>they are generally territorial and somewhat aggressive and will drive off even larger species during the mating season. Black skirt tetras prefer areas with both heavy plant cover and space for open swimming so that they can hide and chase in turn.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_black_tetras_are_in_school\"><\/span>How many black tetras are in school?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like all tetras, they are schooling fish, so you need a school of them. With a tank that small, a school of <b>about 6 should be good.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_black_skirt_and_white_skirt_tetras_school\"><\/span>Will black skirt and white skirt tetras school?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They just have different colors. <b>They should school together. They will just don&#8217;t look as nice as all of them were the same color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_tetras_can_live_in_a_10_gallon_tank\"><\/span>What tetras can live in a 10 gallon tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Neon Tetras grow to around 1.25 inches long and are very peaceful. They thrive when kept in schools; you can fit around 10 in a 10-gallon tank.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_have_10_neon_tetras_in_a_10_gallon_tank\"><\/span>Can I have 10 neon tetras in a 10 gallon tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, <b>you can fit 5.7 neon tetras in a 10-gallon tank. But you can round it off to 6. Therefore, when following the one inch per gallon rule, you can safely stock 6 neon tetras in a 10-gallon tank.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_fish_can_you_put_in_a_10_gallon_tank\"><\/span>How many fish can you put in a 10 gallon tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Going by the numbers, however, you can put up to <b>8 to 10 fish in a 10-gallon aquarium tank. However, we would not recommend adding 10 fish in a tank unless the fish are tiny and do not generate too much waste. On the other hand, if you have chosen fish types that grow over time, you should limit the number to 8 or 6.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_neon_tetras_can_I_put_in_a_10_gallon_betta\"><\/span>How many neon tetras can I put in a 10 gallon betta?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a 10 gallon [38 liters] with one male betta you can safely keep <b>6  8 neons with good filtration and weekly partial water changes. Because you are looking to house your neon tetras with a male betta specifically, there are a few other things to consider as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_skirted_tetras_aggressive\"><\/span>Are skirted tetras aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These fish are not as peaceful as their stature and tetra name would suggest. In reality, they&#8217;re <b>semi-aggressive and known for fin-nipping. They should not be housed with other aggressive fish such as cichlids or fish with long fins, such as angelfish or goldfish.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How big do striped tetras get?How long do striped tetras live?What is the rarest tetra?Are black skirt tetras schooling fish?How many tetras can I put in a 10-gallon tank?Are black skirt tetras aggressive?How many black skirt tetras should be kept together?What fish can live with skirt tetras?How long do tetras live for&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-107041","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107041"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=107041"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107041\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=107041"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=107041"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=107041"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}