{"product_id":"costae-tetra","title":"Costae Tetra","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout the Costae Tetra\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCostae Tetra\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eMoenkhausia costae\u003c\/em\u003e) is a peaceful and active South American schooling fish from Brazil. It has a sleek \u003cstrong\u003esilver to golden body with subtle iridescence and a distinctive dark marking running along the rear of the body and into the tail\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA relatively underrated tetra, the Costae is an excellent choice for community aquariums where its constant movement and schooling behaviour can really shine. It is hardy and adaptable once established, making it suitable for both newer and experienced aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them in a \u003cstrong\u003egroup of at least 6–8\u003c\/strong\u003e, with larger schools producing more natural behaviour and a more impressive display. They look particularly good against planted backgrounds with open swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are omnivorous and readily accept quality flakes, micro pellets and appropriately sized frozen foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMoenkhausia costae\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Costae Tetra, Costa's Tetra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Characidae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Schooling Fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, active\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–75 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil, South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egg scatterer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does the Costae Tetra get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–7 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e as adults. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Costae Tetras should I keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them in a group of \u003cstrong\u003eat least 6\u003c\/strong\u003e, although 8–12 or more is preferable for stronger schooling behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Costae Tetras peaceful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally peaceful community fish, although their active nature means they are best kept with other similarly sized and active species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Costae Tetras eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey accept quality \u003cstrong\u003eflakes, micro pellets and granules\u003c\/strong\u003e, with frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms providing useful variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre they suitable for planted aquariums?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Their metallic body colouration contrasts beautifully against green plants, while dense vegetation provides security around the edges of the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan they be kept with other tetras?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. They make excellent companions for other peaceful South American tetras and similarly sized community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Keeping them individually or in a very small group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Housing them with aggressive fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Overcrowding the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Feeding food that is too large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Allowing water quality to deteriorate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Providing too little open swimming space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49311786467467,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/DNVIrzLkV3CGVW9UCvaKpp-DMvB8twFQBDSiv3z_2vygauWT4b2iEHsLUflOglPAu4l-Z1rS9gxU60TUVtp4DG6anK2dkrD-4S63s4afk8y2EaXvSHZJaMt1XwJQ7PQUrBqG9uRSO_CK1lsls_vkE5ep-FgSY-iI0B5yeZxJ2lkE361HIcjLgad.jpg?v=1788590532","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/costae-tetra","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}