Diamond Tetra

Local Bred

Moenkhausia pittieri

Diamond Tetra

Native Location: Lake Valencia, Venezuela

Climate: Tropical

Maximum Size: 6cm

Temperament: Community

Diet: Omnivorous, readily accept most foods.

Breeding: Easy

Temperature Range: 75-82°F (24-28°C)

Preferred pH Range: 5.5-7.0

Minimum Aquarium Size: 60cmx30cmx30cm

Potential Tank mates: Most peaceful Tetra species, Rasbora, Corydoras, Care Level: Easy

The Diamond Tetra is one of those fish that truly does live up to its name. Adults develop a sparkling shimmer to their bodies which, under the right lighting, looks amazing. With their peaceful nature and sparkling appearance, they make a great choice of schooling fish for any aquarium.

Sadly, almost completely wiped out in the wild, the Diamond Tetra has been losing its natural habitat to development and pollution for some time. All fish found in the hobby are farm bred and sustainable.

Suitable for almost any community aquarium thanks to their peaceful behaviours, they are great in a planted tank alongside Corydoras or even Angelfish. Additionally, having no specific feeding requirements, they will readily consume flake, frozen or live foods. Just remember that variety is the key. A mixture of smaller live foods such as daphnia and brine shrimp supplemented with a quality granule or flake food will be enough.

As an egg-scatterer, the Diamond Tetra show zero parental behaviour and although some fry can appear in a mature planted aquarium, in order to increase the survival rate, a dedicated breeder tank is advised. Offering live food will condition them and as long as there is a large grain substrate or mesh to allow the eggs to drop through will protect them from the adult fish eating them. 

All our fish are quarantined on arrival for two weeks. During this time, they are treated for any possible diseases and given a complete health check  to make sure they are health, happy and eating well before being placed in our display aquariums, ready for sale.

Dead on Arrival (DOA) Policy: In the unfortunate event that your fish arrives dead, please follow these steps: Within 12 hours of the delivery, take clear, unopened bag pictures showing the deceased fish. Send these photographs and your order number to our customer service email at getfish@thefishroom.co.nz or to our Facebook page and we will then offer a refund or store credit for the cost of the fish. 

Two-Week Guarantee Policy: We stand behind the health and quality of our fish, which is why we offer a two-week guarantee starting from the day of delivery. If your fish dies within this time frame, adhere to the following procedure: Take clear photos of the deceased fish. Using a reliable test kit, document via a dated photo, water parameters (pH, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite levels). Please email us the photographs, water parameters, and order number to getfish@thefishroom.co.nz or our Facebook page. After reviewing your claim, if approved, we will issue a store credit for the cost of the fish. Our two-week guarantee does not cover fish deaths due to unsuitable water conditions, incompatible tank mates or “disasters” i.e. a heater overheating. We recommend thoroughly researching each fish species' needs before introducing them to your aquarium to prevent such situations. 

 Freight Charges: Please note that shipping or freight charges are non-refundable under all circumstances. We hope this guide makes our refund and guarantee process more understandable. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please get in touch with us at getfish@thefishroom.co.nz. We are always happy to assist. Thank you for choosing The Fish Room. Happy fish keeping!