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Pristella
Pristella includes the X-Ray Tetra, a hardy and adaptable schooling fish.
1 species indexed
What is Pristella?
Pristella is a small genus of South American tetras known for their transparent bodies and black-and-yellow fin markings.
Typical habitat and water envelope
Native to coastal river systems in northern South America with moderate tolerance to varying water conditions.
| Temperature (typical) | 22 to 28 C |
| pH (typical) | 6 to 8 |
| Hardness band (typical) | soft to medium |
| Flow (typical) | low |
Informational only: compatibility logic remains species-level.
Compare species in Pristella
1 species shown
| Name | Size | Temperament |
|---|---|---|
X-Ray Tetra Pristella maxillaris | 5.0 | peaceful |
| Species | Size (cm) | Temp (C) | pH | Hardness | Flow | Temperament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
X-Ray Tetra Pristella maxillaris | 5.0 | 24.0 to 28.0 C | 6.0 to 8.0 | soft to medium | medium | peaceful |