Diamond Tetra

Diamond Tetra (Moenkhausia pittieri)

The Diamond Tetra is a stunning freshwater species known for its iridescent, diamond-like scales that shimmer in the light. These fish have a silvery body with subtle hints of blue and green, which becomes even more vibrant in well-maintained aquariums. They are peaceful, active swimmers that thrive in schools, creating a mesmerizing display of movement in the tank. Their calm nature makes them perfect for peaceful community setups, especially when kept with other small, non-aggressive species. The Diamond Tetra’s bright coloration and elegant movements make it a captivating addition to any aquarium.

Need to Know:

• Recommended For: Peaceful community aquariums

• Minimum Tank Size: 60 litres

• Temperature Range: 24–28°C

• pH Range: 6.0–7.5

• Recommended School Size: 6 or more

• Compatibility: Peaceful; compatible with other small, non-aggressive species

• Max Size: 5 cm

Shipping Disclaimer:

All fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.

Special Requests:

If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.

Rural Shipping:

Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot/point here: https://nzcextras.co.nz/nearestlocation/