Long Fin Gold Skirt Tetra Gymnocorymbus ternetzi species

Common Name Long Fin Gold Skirt Tetra

Scientific Name Gymnocorymbus ternetzi species

Family Characidae

Community General

Class Tetra

Temperature 78 ºF

Swimming Range Middle

Adult Length 2-2 1/4 inches

Feeding Habits Live blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen vegetable diet, daphnia, plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Flake and freeze dried foods also accepted.

Compatibility Peaceful and schooling with fish of the same size.

Habitat Bolivia-Paraguay: Moderately decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood.

Breeding The anal fin of the female is parallel with the black line on her stomach. The dorsal fin on the male is narrower and comes to more of a point at the top.

Additional Comments Painted versions of the Gold Skirt are available