Thayeria boehlkei
Blackline Penguinfish, Penguin Tetra
Temperature
22–27°C
pH
5.5–8
dGH
1–12 ppm
Size
7 cm
Tank
80 L
Thayeria boehlkei is a peaceful schooling fish that will do well in planted tanks. They require plenty of swimming space due to their active nature. These tetras tend to swim in a tilted posture that resembles a penguin, which is a characteristic behavior leading to their common name, Penguin Tetra.
Water parameters
Hardness
1–12 ppm
Temperature
22–27°C
pH
5.5–8
Tank & size
Fish size
7 cm
Tank length
60 cm
Tank volume
80 L
