Bucktooth Tetra

Bucktooth Tetra is a bold and fast-moving freshwater fish known for its silvery body, black speckling, and uniquely aggressive feeding behavior. Native to the Amazon Basin, it’s one of the few tetras that are best kept in species-only tanks due to their tendency to nip fins and show aggression during feeding.

 
 
Care Facts:
 
Scientific Name: Exodon paradoxus
 
Tank Size: 40 gallons minimum
 
Temperature: 74–82°F (23–28°C)
 
Behavior: Aggressive; best kept in large groups (10+), species-only tank recommended
 
Diet: Carnivore; feeds on protein-rich foods such as frozen fish, shrimp, and pellets
 
Max Size: Up to 4 inches
 
 
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