Skapelab

Penguin Tetra

Thayeria boehlkei — Distinctive slanted swimming posture with a hockey-stick tail stripe; peaceful and hardy.

Care at a glance

Scientific nameThayeria boehlkei
Typeschooling
Adult size3"
Minimum tank20 gal
Group size6+
Temperamentpeaceful
Temperature72-82°F
pH6.0-8.0
GH5-20
DietFlake, pellets, frozen
Swimming zonemiddle
Care leveleasy
Plant-safeYes
Find Penguin Tetra at Flip Aquatics → Design an aquascape for Penguin Tetra →