Species Name: Aphyocharax paraguayensis

Common Names: Dawn Tetra, Panda Tetra, Whitespot Tetra, Paraguay Tetra

Synonyms: none

Family: Characidae

Order: Chariciformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Max Size: 3.5 cm / 1.5 inches

Environment: Fresh Water

Origin: South America, Paraguay basin

Temperament: Panda Tetra (Aphyocharax paraguayensis) is a very active schooling fish, may nip longer finned fish and bother fish more shy than them.

Company: Panda Tetra (Aphyocharax paraguayensis) makes a good tank mate for other peaceful tetras and barbs as well as cories, plecos, and dwarf cichlids.

Water Parameters: pH 6.0-7.5 , temperature 22-27 ° C / 72-82 ° F

Aquarium Setup: A planted tank is a good start, they look nice against a plant backdrop and they appreciate the cover. There should be tall or floating plants as Panda Tetra (Aphyocharax paraguayensi) inhabit the top levels of the tank.

Feeding: Not difficult, Panda Tetra (Aphyocharax paraguayensis) will accept most dry, live or frozen foods.

Breeding: A small aquarium with fine leafed plants is good. Panda Tetra (Aphyocharax paraguayensis) will spawn above and amongst the plants. However, their eggs are not sticky so they might sink to the bottom. A single spawning can result in several hundred eggs.