{"product_id":"penguin-tetra-thayeria-boehlkei","title":"Penguin Tetra | Thayeria boehlkei","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Penguin Tetra swims at a jaunty, head-up angle, its bold black 'hockey-stick' stripe running the length of the body and kinking down into the lower tail lobe. An active, peaceful shoaler of around 6 cm with bags of character, it brings constant, cheerful movement to a planted community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the Amazon basin in Peru and Brazil, the Penguin Tetra lives in slow-moving tributaries, backwaters and flooded areas among dense vegetation. These are warm, soft, slightly acidic waters, often shaded and stained with tannins from leaf litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slender, silvery tetra distinguished by a striking black line that runs horizontally from the gill to the tail, then angles sharply downward into the lower caudal lobe — the marking that, with its head-up posture, gives it a penguin-like look. Simple but smart, especially in a tight shoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and lively, the Penguin Tetra is an excellent community fish, though like many active tetras it can nip fins if kept in too small a group. Always keep it in a shoal of six or more — ideally more — which curbs any nipping, spreads out activity and shows off its natural schooling behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy micro-omnivore. Offer small, quality flakes and micro-pellets as a staple, supplemented with small frozen and live foods such as daphnia, baby brine shrimp and micro-worms. Varied feeding keeps it active and well-coloured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy and undemanding once settled, it prefers warm, soft to neutral water with gentle flow, planting around the edges and open space to swim in the middle. Subdued lighting and a dark substrate show off its silver-and-black contrast. A secure lid is sensible, as active tetras can jump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scatterer that spawns among fine-leaved plants, releasing eggs that fall into the vegetation. Adults do not guard the eggs and will eat them, so a separate, dimly lit spawning tank with fine plants or a spawning mesh gives the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThayeria boehlkei\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePenguin Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon basin (Peru, Brazil — South America)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful; schooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–15 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners; planted community and Amazon biotope tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — does not damage plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther peaceful tetras, rasboras, corydoras, dwarf cichlids such as rams, peaceful gouramis and small catfish. Excellent in a well-planted community shoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong-finned, slow fish such as bettas and fancy guppies that may be nipped, very large or aggressive fish, and any fish small enough to be intimidated by its constant activity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232817660195,"sku":"AA2223","price":6.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232817692963,"sku":null,"price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Penguin_Tetra.jpg?v=1781484075","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/penguin-tetra-thayeria-boehlkei","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}