Care guide at a glance
Moenkhausia bonita
Description
A silver-bodied tetra with a subtle dark tail marking and a fine iridescent sheen along the flanks. Understated, active and rarely seen in the trade.
Feeding
Flake, micro-pellets and frozen foods.
Compatibility
Active shoaler, best in groups of eight or more with robust tankmates of similar size.
Behaviour and personality
Fast and constantly moving through the middle and upper levels.
Before you buy
Uncommon in the hobby and sold under several names. Little published aquarium data exists for this species compared with the common tetras.
DX courier delivery is £20 per livestock order.
Delivery is scheduled for your selected delivery date and typically arrives before 1pm.
There is no minimum or maximum order value.
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