The-Wolf
Ex-LFS manager/ keeper of over 30 danio species
Common Name/s: Roberti Tetra, Roberts Tetra
Scientific name: Moenkhausia robertsi
Other scientific names: None.
Family: Characidae.
Origin: South America: Lower Orinoco, Upper Black Amazon.
Maximum Size: 5cm/ 2”
Care: Peat filtration is a must to keep this species thriving. They do best in the 25-27C temp range, with a pH of 6.5 to 7.
Feeding: Like most tetras will eat most anything offered. Loves live foods like bloodworm, daphnia etc.
Sexing and Breeding: Males tend to have a more pronounced dorsal fin, which has a crooked finger shape. Not known to breed in the aquarium
Comments: These tetras are truly stunning and a great peaceful addition to any community aquarium.
Scientific name: Moenkhausia robertsi
Other scientific names: None.
Family: Characidae.
Origin: South America: Lower Orinoco, Upper Black Amazon.
Maximum Size: 5cm/ 2”
Care: Peat filtration is a must to keep this species thriving. They do best in the 25-27C temp range, with a pH of 6.5 to 7.
Feeding: Like most tetras will eat most anything offered. Loves live foods like bloodworm, daphnia etc.
Sexing and Breeding: Males tend to have a more pronounced dorsal fin, which has a crooked finger shape. Not known to breed in the aquarium
Comments: These tetras are truly stunning and a great peaceful addition to any community aquarium.