Bucktooth Tetra
NameBucktooth Tetra
Scientific NameExodon paradoxus
Common NamesBucktooth Tetra, Silver Tetra
FamilyCharacidae
OriginSouth America, Amazon Basin, Orinoco Basin, Guyana
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range5.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarge Armored Catfish, Very Large, Robust Cichlids (with extreme caution)
Description
The Bucktooth Tetra is a highly predatory characin known for its unique dentition and aggressive fin-nipping behavior. It features a silvery body with two distinct black spots and reddish fins. This species is best kept in a species-specific aquarium or with very large, robust tankmates.
