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Purple Widow Tetra

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🐠 Purple Widow Tetra – Full Profile

🔹 Basic Information

  • Common Name: Purple Widow Tetra (also known as Neon or Galactic Purple Widow)

  • Scientific Name: Gymnocorymbus ternetzi (color morph of Black Skirt Tetra)

  • Family: Characidae

  • Origin: Captive-bred variant (original species native to South America)

  • Size: 1.5–2.5 inches (4–6 cm)

  • Lifespan: 3–5 years

  • Temperament: Peaceful, mildly active, best in groups

🎨 Appearance

  • Color: Deep iridescent purple hue, enhanced under aquarium lighting

  • Fins: Typically translucent or lightly purple-tinted

  • Body: Laterally compressed with a tall profile

  • Sex Differences: Females slightly plumper, males more streamlined

💧 Ideal Water Conditions

Parameter Ideal Range
Temperature 72–82°F (22–28°C)
pH 6.0–7.5
Hardness 4–15 dGH
Minimum Tank 15 gallons (larger for groups)

  • Tank Flow: Low to moderate

  • Cover: Tight lid recommended—can jump

  • Decor: Live plants, driftwood, open swimming space

  • Substrate: Dark gravel or sand enhances color

  • Lighting: Moderate lighting for best effect

🍽 Diet

  • Type: Omnivore

  • Staple Foods: High-quality flakes, micro-pellets

  • Occasional Treats:

    • Frozen/live: Brine shrimp, bloodworms, daphnia

    • Veggie: Blanched spinach, spirulina

  • Feeding Schedule: 1–2 times daily, small portions

👥 Behavior & Tankmates

  • Social Needs: Schooling—keep 6 or more

  • Swimming Level: Mid to upper tank

  • Behavior: Active, peaceful; mild fin-nipping when kept alone or in small groups

  • Ideal Tankmates:

    • Tetras (e.g. neon, glowlight)

    • Rasboras

    • Corydoras

    • Guppies, platies

    • Small barbs, danios, snails

  • Avoid: Bettas, angelfish, and other long-finned slow-moving species

🐣 Breeding

  • Type: Egg scatterer

  • Spawning Conditions:

    • Slightly acidic, soft water

    • Fine-leaved plants or spawning mops

    • Dim light, separate breeding tank recommended

  • Post-spawn: Remove adults—they may eat eggs

  • Fry Care:

    • Hatch in 1–2 days

    • Start with infusoria or liquid fry food, then baby brine shrimp

🩺 Common Health Concerns

Illness Symptoms Prevention/Treatment
Ich White spots on skin/fins Heat + meds, quarantine new fish
Fin Rot Torn, discolored fins Clean water, antibacterial meds
Stress Color fading, erratic swim Avoid isolation & poor conditions

✅ Quick Summary

Trait Info
Size 1.5–2.5 inches
Lifespan 3–5 years
Group Size 6+ (schooling)
Temp Range 72–82°F (22–28°C)
pH Range 6.0–7.5
Behavior Peaceful, active
Tank Level Mid/Upper
Diet Omnivorous
Difficulty Easy

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