{"product_id":"penguin-tetra","title":"Penguin Tetra","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenguin Tetra (\u003cem\u003eThayeria boehlkei\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of those fish that’s been around forever in the hobby—but still feels underrated when you actually keep them the right way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a glance, it’s simple: silver body, bold black stripe. But what makes them stand out is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehow they move\u003c\/strong\u003e. They swim at a slight angle, almost nose-up, and when a group gets going, it gives the tank a really distinct look that you don’t get with most other tetras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re hardy, active, and easy to keep—but they really shine when you treat them like a proper schooling fish instead of just tossing a few into a community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Distribution \u0026amp; Habitat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e : Thayeria boehlkei\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecomes from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouth America\u003c\/strong\u003e, mainly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmazon basin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Peru and surrounding areas)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, slightly acidic water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubmerged wood and vegetation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTannin-stained water in many areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey tend to hang in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eupper to midwater\u003c\/strong\u003e, often near structure but still out in the open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re a bit larger than your average tetra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earound 2.5–3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig enough to be noticeable, but still very manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquarium Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are very forgiving fish, but they look their best with the right setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e75 Liter minimum (30–40+ is better for a proper group)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlants and wood around the edges, open swimming space in the middle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSand or fine gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re not super picky, but they do best in tanks that aren’t overly bright or sterile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 Give them some contrast (wood, plants), and they’ll look much better.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Angel Exotix Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64675652469113,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/6743\/3849\/files\/PenguinTetra.jpg?v=1790031343","url":"https:\/\/angelexotix.com\/products\/penguin-tetra","provider":"Angel Exotix Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}