Diamond Tetra (Makunaima pittieri)

[bgarthe]

Note: The genus has recently changed from Moenkhausia to Makunaima.

These fish are hard to photogragh because they’re always moving around. And capturing the moment of ‘diamond flash’ is tough as well. This fish is hardy and actively peaceful. My 16 Diamonds are in a 33g long tank with a temp of 78 degrees F. The pH is 7.8 with a GH and KH 3-6. Interestingly, I seem to get more flash with moderate to lower lighting than with bright light and they are very eager non-picky eaters.

 

[Dechi]

My tank is still cycling but I plan on getting a dozen of them.

 

[GlennO]

Very nice. I’ve just ordered 10 of them. Been trying to decide between them and Colombians.

 

[TClare]

Very nice. I’ve just ordered 10 of them. Been trying to decide between them and Colombians.

Both are nice, but I think the diamonds are probably more peaceful,

 

[TClare]

Note: The genus has recently changed from Moenkhausia to Makunaima.

Yes, a lot of tetras have been revised recently, many of those that we knew as Hyphessobrycin (rosy, ornate, bleeding hearts, phantoms etc) are now Megalamphodus.

 

[bgarthe]

The vid doesn’t quite capture the full sparkle, but gets the idea across. The 16 DTs are of different ages as well. Sure glad I gave them a try……blast to watch.

 

[Noroomforshoe]

Those are great pictures, good job!