The term “black skirt widow fish” likely refers to the Black Skirt Tetra, also known as the Black Widow Tetra. This is a popular freshwater aquarium fish known for its striking appearance and relatively easy care requirements.<\/p>\n
They typically have a black and silver body, with a distinctive black “skirt” or band running vertically across their body.<\/p>\n
Their fins are usually black and can appear quite large and flowing, contributing to the “skirt” look.<\/p>\n
They grow to about 2-3 inches (5-7 cm) in length.<\/p>\n
Native to South America, particularly the Paraguay and Guapor\u00e9 River basins.<\/p>\n
Prefer soft, slightly acidic to neutral water. A tank with plenty of plants, open swimming space, and a gentle water current mimics their natural habitat.<\/p>\n
Generally peaceful but can be fin nippers, especially when kept in too small a group or tank. It’s recommended to keep them in schools of at least 6-8 to minimize aggressive behavior.<\/p>\n
They are compatible with other peaceful fish of similar size but may nip at slow-moving or long-finned fish.<\/p>\n
Omnivorous, they accept a variety of foods including flake food, frozen, and live foods like brine shrimp or daphnia.<\/p>\n
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The Black Skirt Widow makes an attractive and lively addition to a community aquarium, provided they are kept in suitable conditions and with appropriate tank mates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_cat":[50,77,98],"product_tag":[429,430,2734,2741,3254,3255,388,428],"berocket_brand":[149],"yoast_head":"\n