Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for the Glass Tetra, Moenkhausia oligolepis

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Family:	CHARACIDAE
Species:	Moenkhausia oligolepis
Common Name:	Glass Tetra.
Size:	Up to 4 inches (10 cm)
Habitat:	SOUTH AMERICA: Venezuela, the Guianas and the Amazon River basin.
Min Tank Size:	40 Gallons for one small school.
Diet:	Omnivorous: not demanding.
Behavior:	Schooling fish.
Water:	pH range 6.0 – 8.0, Temperature 72 -77°F (22 – 25°C) dH range: 5 - 19.
Care:	Many ground plants, with sparse floating ones, large swimming space and dimmed lights.
Communities:	Good.
Suitability:	Intermediate.