{"product_id":"blackline-tail-tetra-moenkhausia-costae-tank-bred","title":"Blackline Tail Tetra (Moenkhausia costae) – Tank Bred","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"525\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eFor the safety of our animals, we now ship live fish exclusively via UPS Next Day Air. If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"953\" class=\"\"\u003eLooking for a fish that glides through your aquarium like a silver arrow with attitude? The \u003cstrong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eBlackline Tail Tetra\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eMoenkhausia costae\u003c\/em\u003e) is a sleek, fast-moving schooling fish with a bold, jet-black stripe running from mid-body through the tail—like a racing stripe on a sports car. This underrated South American native is tank-bred and full of energy, giving your community tank that extra spark of contrast and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1122\" class=\"\"\u003ePerfect for aquascapes that need motion without chaos, these tetras bring a calm, controlled energy to midwater zones and look especially stunning under soft lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1127\" class=\"\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eWhat We Love About This Fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1505\" class=\"\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eClean, Bold Markings\u003c\/strong\u003e: The crisp black tail stripe pops against its metallic body\u003cbr data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003ePeaceful Yet Lively\u003c\/strong\u003e: Active swimmers that won’t bother other tank mates\u003cbr data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eGreat Group Dynamics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Schooling behavior adds coordination and movement\u003cbr data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003ePerfect Contrast Fish\u003c\/strong\u003e: A neutral-toned swimmer that makes vibrant tankmates shine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1510\" class=\"\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1701\" class=\"\"\u003eNative to the shaded tributaries and forest streams of South America, where they cruise through leaf-littered waters with plenty of submerged roots and driftwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1706\" class=\"\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003eAquascaping Ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"2040\" class=\"\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003ePlants\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use bright green plants like Vallisneria, Dwarf Sagittaria, or Limnophila to make their silver sheen pop\u003cbr data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eHardscape\u003c\/strong\u003e: Driftwood archways and smooth stones to mimic streambeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003eBotanicals\u003c\/strong\u003e: Indian Almond Leaves and Catappa Bark add tannins and bring out their natural behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2045\" class=\"\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2303\" class=\"\"\u003eFeed a mix of micro pellets and quality flakes daily. Boost their coloration and vitality with occasional servings of frozen daphnia, baby brine shrimp, or bloodworms. They’re eager eaters and quick to learn feeding routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2308\" class=\"\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003eTank Mates \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2509\" class=\"\"\u003eExcellent with peaceful fish like pencilfish, ember tetras, dwarf cory cats, and hatchetfish. Avoid fin-nippers or anything large enough to view them as a snack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2514\" class=\"\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2538\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003eShrimp Safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2672\" class=\"\"\u003eMostly! Safe with adult Neocaridina and Caridina shrimp. Like most tetras, they may snack on baby shrimp if they stumble across them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2677\" class=\"\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2702\"\u003eBreeding Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2879\" class=\"\"\u003eBreeding is possible in a dimly lit, soft-water setup with plenty of plant cover or spawning mops. They’re egg scatterers—remove adults post-spawn if you want fry to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2884\" class=\"\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2924\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003eRecommended Tank Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"3081\" class=\"\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 72° - 80° F (22° - 27° C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"2972\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.5 - 7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"2994\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3002\"\u003eKH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 - 10 dKH\u003cbr data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3017\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3040\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 gallons (school of 6+ recommended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3086\" class=\"\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3112\"\u003eCare Guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3398\" class=\"\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3125\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e: Omnivorous. 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Smooth swimmers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3443\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3471\"\u003eBlackline Tail Tetra\u003c\/strong\u003e brings style, flow, and balance to any aquascape. 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