Description
Scratched inpa tetras hail from a tributary of the Rio Aripuana in the upper Rio Madeira basin, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Growing up to 2.6cm in length, these tiny, peaceful freshwater fish are renowned for the six red dotted stripes along their flanks and the royal purple of their longitudinal bands. They are a recently described species and are calm and easy to keep.
Scratched inpa tetras are best kept in groups of six to eight or more to help them feel secure and promote natural schooling behaviour.
To mimic their natural environment, consider a mature, planted aquarium with subdued lighting, driftwood, leaf litter and a dark substrate.
Great tank mates include other tiny tetras, pencilfish, dwarf corydoras and small rasboras. Avoid housing them with large, aggressive or boisterous fish that may stress or outcompete them.
At Wirral Aquatics our scratched inpa tetras enjoy a diet of Artemia powder as well as live and frozen baby brine shrimp, daphnia and cyclops.
Tank compatibility & care
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