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Nannaethiops unitaeniatus

One-Line African Tetra, African Longfin Tetra
Temperature
22–26°C
pH
7.5–7.5
dGH
5–12 ppm
Size
5 cm
Tank
80 L
Nannaethiops unitaeniatus is a beautiful, robust tetra that displays striking silver, black, and red hues. They typically thrive in groups, enhancing both their social behaviors and visual presence within an aquarium setup. These fish are known for their single horizontal black stripe running down their body, which gives them their common name. They prefer a well-planted tank with substantial swimming space and subdued lighting to simulate their natural riverine habitats.

Water parameters

Hardness
5–12 ppm
Temperature
22–26°C
pH
7.5–7.5

Tank & size

Fish size
5 cm
Tank length
80 cm
Tank volume
80 L

Distribution

Cameroon,Gabon,Ghana,Niger,Nigeria.