Disk Tetra

Disk Tetras are primarily herbivorous and require a diet rich in plant matter. Feed high-quality vegetable-based flakes or pellets as a staple, supplemented with blanched vegetables like spinach, zucchini, and cucumber 2-3 times weekly. Occasional offerings of algae wafers and spirulina-based foods support their natural grazing behavior.

Disk Tetras are peaceful, schooling fish that thrive in groups of 6 or more, displaying their distinctive disc shape and vertical black band most prominently in well-established tanks. They are mid-water swimmers with moderate activity levels, spending much of their time grazing on plants and substrate. They are generally non-aggressive toward other species but may nibble soft aquatic plants.

Breeding Disk Tetras in captivity is difficult and rarely achieved in home aquariums. They require very specific water conditions, large spawning spaces, and careful conditioning with live foods. Fry are extremely small and require infusoria or specialized fry foods, making successful rearing challenging for most hobbyists.