Gold Pristella Tetra - (No Online Purchases)

Name: Gold Pristella Tetra (Gold X-Ray Tetra) Pick up in store only

Scientific Name:Pristella maxillaris (Gold Variety)

Description: A beautiful and peaceful freshwater tetra featuring a shimmering golden-yellow body, translucent fins and attractive yellow, black and white markings on its dorsal and anal fins. The Gold Pristella Tetra is a selectively bred colour variety of the popular X-Ray Tetra. Known for its hardy nature, active schooling behaviour and peaceful temperament, it makes an excellent addition to community aquariums.

Origin: South America – the wild species is native to coastal river systems of Venezuela, Guyana and northern Brazil. The gold variety is commercially bred.

pH: Approximately 6.0–8.0

Temperature: Around 23–28°C

Adult Size: Approximately 4–5 cm

Lifespan: Approximately 4–6 years with proper care.

Food: Omnivorous. Accepts high-quality tropical flakes, micro pellets and small live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworms. A varied diet helps maintain healthy growth and vibrant golden colouration.

Compatibility: Extremely peaceful and ideal for community aquariums with other non-aggressive fish such as tetras, rasboras, guppies, Corydoras, small rainbowfish and peaceful dwarf cichlids. Best kept in schools of at least 6–8 individuals, preferably more, to encourage natural schooling behaviour and reduce stress.

Habitat: Prefers a well-planted aquarium with open swimming areas, gentle to moderate water movement and good filtration. Driftwood, aquatic plants and darker substrates help create a natural environment and enhance their golden colouration. Gold Pristella Tetras are adaptable to a range of water conditions but thrive in stable, well-maintained aquariums with regular water changes.