🐟 X-Ray Tetra (Pristella maxillaris)
A Genuinely Translucent Body Revealing the Spine and Swim Bladder • Striking Yellow-Black-White Banded Fins • Exceptionally Hardy and Tolerant of a Wide Range of Conditions
 
📋 The X-Ray Tetra, also known as the Pristella Tetra or Water Goldfinch, has a genuinely translucent body, striking enough that its spine and swim bladder are visible against the light, paired with distinctive yellow, black, and white banding on the dorsal and anal fins.
It comes from the coastal rivers and brackish lagoons of Venezuela, Guyana, and Brazil. Every X-Ray Tetra we ship is feeding well.
This is an exceptionally hardy, adaptable species, tolerant of a genuinely wide range of water conditions, a real strength given its coastal, brackish-influenced origin. It's peaceful and easygoing, settling well in a school of 6 or more alongside other calm community fish. It reaches 4-5cm, so a 60L tank suits a school well.
 
💡 Highlights
💎 Genuinely Translucent Body: Spine and swim bladder visible against the light
🟡⚫⚪ Striking Banded Fins: Yellow, black, and white banding on dorsal and anal fins
💪 Exceptionally Hardy: Tolerant of a wide range of water conditions
👥 True Schooling Fish: Best kept in groups of 6 or more
🧠 Beginner Friendly: Easygoing and genuinely easy to care for