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Penguin TetraHere is a complete care guide and profile for the Penguin Tetra, a unique and elegant freshwater fish known for its distinctive black "penguin like" stripe and peaceful nature. Penguin Tetra Full Details & Care Guide Common Names: Penguin Tetra Blackline Penguin Tetra Hockey Stick Tetra Scientific Classification: Category Detail Scientific Name Thayeria boehlkei Family Characidae Order Characiformes Origin Amazon Basin, Peru & Brazil Type Freshwater
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Here is a complete care guide and profile for the Penguin Tetra, a unique and elegant freshwater fish known for its distinctive black "penguin-like" stripe and peaceful nature.
🐟 Penguin Tetra – Full Details & Care Guide
✅ Common Names:
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Penguin Tetra
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Blackline Penguin Tetra
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Hockey Stick Tetra
🔬 Scientific Classification:
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thayeria boehlkei |
| Family | Characidae |
| Order | Characiformes |
| Origin | Amazon Basin, Peru & Brazil |
| Type | Freshwater schooling fish |
🎨 Appearance:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Elongated and slender |
| Color | Silver or translucent body with a black stripe running from the middle of the body through the tail (angled upward like a hockey stick) |
| Size | 2 – 2.5 inches (5 – 6.5 cm) |
| Lifespan | 4 – 6 years in good conditions |
🏒 Their name comes from the black stripe’s upward tilt, resembling a penguin’s posture or a hockey stick.
🌡️ Water Parameters:
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 23 – 28°C (73 – 82°F) |
| pH Level | 6.0 – 7.5 |
| Hardness | 2 – 15 dGH |
| Water Type | Freshwater, well-oxygenated |
🏡 Tank Setup:
| Feature | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Tank Size | Minimum 20 gallons |
| Group Size | Keep in schools of 6 or more |
| Substrate | Dark gravel or soft sand |
| Plants | Heavily planted with Java fern, Anubias, Amazon sword |
| Decorations | Driftwood, rocks, open swimming space |
| Lighting | Moderate to subdued lighting |
| Filtration | Sponge or hang-on-back filter with gentle flow |
🧬 Temperament & Behavior:
| Trait | Description |
|---|---|
| Temperament | Peaceful, non-aggressive |
| Schooling | Yes, must be kept in groups |
| Swimming Zone | Mid to upper levels |
| Compatibility | Ideal for community tanks |
| Activity Level | Active but calm swimmers |
🍽️ Feeding:
| Food Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Staple Diet | Tropical flakes, micro pellets |
| Live/Frozen | Bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp |
| Vegetable Food | Spirulina flakes, blanched greens |
| Feeding Frequency | 2–3 times per day in small amounts |
🥬 A varied diet helps maintain vibrant colors and energy.
🐣 Breeding Penguin Tetras:
| Breeding Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Spawning Style | Egg scatterers |
| Spawning Tank | Use separate tank with soft acidic water and fine-leaved plants |
| Spawning Behavior | Dance and scatter eggs over plants |
| Parental Care | None – remove adults after spawning |
| Egg Hatching Time | 24–36 hours |
| Fry Feeding | Infusoria, then baby brine shrimp |
🤝 Ideal Tank Mates:
| ✅ Compatible Fish | ❌ Avoid These Fish |
|---|---|
| Neon or Glowlight Tetras | Fin-nippers (e.g., Tiger Barbs) |
| Corydoras Catfish | Aggressive cichlids |
| Guppies, Mollies | Large predators (Oscar, Arowana) |
| Rasboras, Danios | Betta (in some cases) |
| Dwarf Gourami | Fast, aggressive fish |
🧼 Care & Maintenance:
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Change 25% of water weekly
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Keep tank covered (they can jump)
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Monitor water quality for stability
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Clean substrate and check filter regularly
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Ensure low-stress, peaceful environment for health
🧾 Quick Profile Summary:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thayeria boehlkei |
| Common Name | Penguin Tetra |
| Size | 2 – 2.5 inches |
| Lifespan | 4 – 6 years |
| Tank Size | 20+ gallons |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swimming Zone | Middle – Top |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Group Size | Minimum 6 |
| Care Level | Beginner-friendly |
🌟 Highlights:
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🐧 Iconic black "penguin-style" stripe from mid-body to tail
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👥 Social and active schooling fish
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🐟 Hardy, adaptable, and easy to care for
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🌿 Looks stunning in planted community tanks
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