Weitzman Tetra Wild Caught – Lophiobrycon weitzmani

The wild-caught Weitzman Tetra (Lophiobrycon weitzmani) is a rare and exceptional dwarf tetra from South America. With its slender body, delicate dark markings, and subtle metallic shimmer, this elegant schooling fish appears particularly noble and natural.

In well-planted aquariums, the Weitzman Tetra exhibits calm, harmonious schooling behavior and is ideally suited for natural South American and blackwater aquariums. Due to its peaceful nature, it can be ideally socialized with other small tetras, dwarf cichlids, and calm bottom-dwelling fish.

🌿 Characteristics & Keeping:

🐠 Size: approx. 3–3.5 cm (on delivery), final size up to approx. 4–5 cm
🌎 Origin: South America – Wild-caught
🌡️ Temperature: 24–28 °C
💧 pH value: 5.0–7.0
⚖️ Total hardness: 1–8 °dGH
🐟 Social behavior: Peaceful schooling fish, keeping at least 10 specimens recommended
🌾 Aquarium: From 80 liters, with dense planting, roots, and subdued lighting

🍽️ Feeding:
The Weitzman Tetra readily accepts fine frozen food, Artemia nauplii, cyclops, micro food, as well as high-quality flake and granular food. A varied diet supports vitality and natural color development.

💡 Tip:
Dark substrate, humic substances, and a natural setup particularly emphasize the elegant body markings and metallic shimmer.