Buyer question
How long do Tetra freshwater fish live?
Our Animal Library gives the Tetra freshwater fish a lifespan of 5–8 years.
Source: the Tetra freshwater fish page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Tetra freshwater fish in the Animal Library
The detail
Tetras are small schooling fish, mostly from South America and Africa, including the neon and cardinal tetras. A group moving together is one of the most attractive sights in a planted tank, and most are peaceful community fish.
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Sensitive in new tanks)
- Origin
- South America and Africa
- Best fit
- Community and planted tanks
What to weigh
Tetras must be kept in groups to feel secure. Some, like neons, are sensitive in newly set-up tanks.