Common Name Werner's Tetra Scientific Name Hyphessobrycon Werneri Origin Brazil Adult Size 2 inches Life Span 4 years or longer Sexual Identification Male: The male's coloration is brighter, and he has larger dorsal fins. Female: Not as brightly colored, smaller dorsal fins. Behavior Werner's Tetras are peaceful, hardy, attractive fish that would make a great addition to any aquarium. This fish can easily be kept in aquariums that have dense vegetation, dark substrate, ample swimming room, and a slight current. Dim lighting; however, allow direct sunlight to stream into their aquarium for a couple of hours; large swimming areas, driftwood, roots, and a dark substrate are recommended for this species. These fish are semi-aggressive and can easily cause injury to one another as well as to other tank mates. These fish are not recommended to be kept together with less active species. Water Environment pH: 5.6-7.0, Temperature: 72-81º F, Hardness: 20 dGH, Lighting: Should be subdued. Substrate: Dark bottom gravel and soft peat filtration is helpful. Water Changes: Should be done frequently. Diet Omnivorous: Large flake foods, freeze dried brine shrimp, small live foods such as artemia, mosquito larvae, bloodworms. Plants in the aquaria are left alone. Reproduction Egglayer: Little is known. Compatible Tank Mates Black Neon Tetras, Black Skirts, Blind Cave Tetras, Blooding Tetras, Blueberry Tetras, Corydoras Catfish, Lemon Tetras, Mollies, Platies, Swordtails, Serpae Tetras, Strawberry Tetras, Whiptail Catfish. Plant Compatibility Elodea(Anacharis), Ambulia, Water Wisteria, Pennywort, Hornwort, Limnophila, Myriophyllum, Bacopa, Swords, Crypts, Java Moss, Java Fern, Corkscrew Vals. Tips These fish require a roomy aquarium.

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