Balloon Tetra

GPTKB entity

Statements (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:activities moderate activity level
gptkbp:aquarium_trade Peaceful community fish
community aquarium suitable
long tanks preferred
peaceful community fish
gptkbp:average_temperature 22-28 ° C
22-28° C
gptkbp:behavior Schooling fish
schooling fish
gptkbp:breeding_behavior easy
egg scatterer
Egg scatterer
males court females
separate breeding tank recommended
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round in optimal conditions
gptkbp:campus_size minimum 6 individuals recommended
gptkbp:care_instructions very small at hatching
provide infusoria for fry
gptkbp:color yellow with black markings
Translucent body with a round belly
gptkbp:color_variation some color variations available
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Balloon_Tetra
Balloon Tetra, Tetra Duboulayi
gptkbp:compatibility_with_shrimp generally safe with shrimp
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
Not evaluated
gptkbp:cuisine flakes, pellets, live food
gptkbp:diet Omnivore
omnivorous
gptkbp:difficulty soft to moderately hard
gptkbp:diseases ich, fin rot
gptkbp:egg_color transparent
gptkbp:family gptkb:Characidae
gptkbp:fish_species compatible with tetras and rasboras
gptkbp:foraging_behavior 2-3 times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity minimum 10 gallons
regular water changes required
planted aquarium preferred
minimum 5 gallons for breeding tank
gptkbp:gender_differences males are smaller than females
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater
freshwater rivers and streams
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Balloon Tetra
gptkbp:lifespan 3-5 years
gptkbp:lighting moderate lighting
provide hiding spots
gptkbp:members more active in groups
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:origin Rio Orinoco and Rio Essequibo
gptkbp:p_hlevel 6.0-7.5
gptkbp:parent no parental care after spawning
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Tetrazona_duboulayi
gptkb:Tetra_Duboulayi
gptkbp:size Up to 5 cm
up to 2 inches
1.5-2 inches
gptkbp:social_behavior active and playful
gptkbp:social_structure hierarchical social structure observed
gptkbp:symptoms faded colors, hiding
gptkbp:tank_mates Other small fish
compatible with small fish
gptkbp:water_quality maintain good water quality
gptkbp:water_requirement gentle water flow preferred
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Balloon_Tetra
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4