White Skirt Tetra
White Skirt Tetra
White Skirt Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) is the albino/white form of the Black Skirt Tetra — a popular and widely kept tetra whose flowing, skirt-like lower fins are the defining visual feature. The white form replaces the standard dark grey-black with pale white to silver. Named for naturalist C.H. Turner-Ternetz.
Feeding & Care Tip: Sera Vipan Tropical Flakes and Hikari Micro Pellets make excellent daily staples. Supplement 2–3× per week with Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Bloodworms, Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Baby Brine Shrimp, or Hikari Vibra Bites. Feed small amounts 2–3 times daily.
Native to the Paraguay basin in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay — one of the most widely distributed and adaptable of all aquarium tetras. Tolerates a very wide range of water conditions.
Keep in groups of at least 6. Known to be mild fin-nippers in small groups — keep 10 or more to distribute social energy. The flowing skirt fins are susceptible to fin-nipping from other species.
One of the hardiest tetras available — the White Skirt form brings the same reliable hardiness in a lighter coloration that shows up dramatically against dark substrate.
Care & Ideal Parameters
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Temperament | Peaceful in groups — mild fin-nipper in small numbers |
| Typical Adult Size | 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) |
| Min. Group Size | 6 minimum — 10+ reduces nipping |
| Ideal Temp | 64–82°F (18–28°C) |
| Ideal pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Ideal GH | 5–20 dGH |
| Ideal KH | 2–12 dKH |
| Staple Food | Sera Vipan Tropical Flakes; Hikari Micro Pellets |
| Treat / Supplement | Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Bloodworms; Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Baby Brine Shrimp; Hikari Vibra Bites |
| Origin | Paraguay basin, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay |
| Notes | White/albino form of Black Skirt Tetra. Wide temperature tolerance. Mild fin-nipper in small groups. |
