Penguin Tetra Thayeria boehlkei
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Thayeria boehlkei
Origin region
South America (Peru, Brazil)
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Mid-Top
Adult size (cm)
6.00
Minimum tank (L)
80
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
22.0–28.0
pH
5.50–7.50
GH (dGH)
3.0–15.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–1.00
Habitat & environment
South America (Peru, Brazil)
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer. Use mesh or marbles to protect eggs.
Notes
Diagonal black stripe with upright “penguin-like” posture when resting.