{"product_id":"gold-pristella-tetra","title":"Gold X-Ray Tetra (Pristella maxillaris) (Unsexed)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrighten up your community aquarium with the \u003cb\u003eGold Pristella Tetra\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003ePristella maxillaris\u003c\/i\u003e), a striking, golden-yellow color morph of the classic X-ray Tetra. Known for its shimmering translucent body, vibrant golden coloration, and distinctive black, white, and yellow fins, this peaceful schooling fish adds constant movement and color to any planted tank setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003ePristella maxillaris\u003c\/i\u003e (Golden Variety)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Gold Pristella Tetra, Golden X-Ray Tetra, Golden Pristella\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Easy \/ Beginner-Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e Peaceful, Schooling Fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.75 to 2 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 – 5 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard \u003ci\u003ePristella maxillaris\u003c\/i\u003e is native to South America, inhabiting coastal rivers and floodplains across Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and northern Brazil. The \u003cb\u003eGold Pristella Tetra\u003c\/b\u003e is a selectively bred captive variety prized for its warm, metallic yellow-gold body while retaining the species' famous hardiness and adaptable nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Size \u0026amp; Environment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your Gold Pristella Tetras healthy and active, maintain a minimum group of 6 to 8 individuals (larger groups of 10+ encourage natural schooling behavior and bold activity).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e10 to 15 gallons\u003c\/b\u003e for a small school; 20+ gallons recommended for community setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAquarium Decor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thrives in well-planted tanks with plenty of open swimming space in the middle region. Dark substrates, driftwood, and aquatic plants (like Anubias, Java Fern, and Cryptocoryne) contrast dramatically with their golden sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e Very adaptable to a wide range of water conditions compared to other delicate tetras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 72°F – 82°F (22°C – 28°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003epH:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.0 – 7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardness:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 – 15 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Pristella Tetras are unfussy omnivores. To maintain optimal coloration and health, feed a varied diet consisting of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality tropical micro-pellets and crushed flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreeze-dried or frozen foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasional live foods to stimulate natural foraging instincts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely peaceful and passive, Gold Pristella Tetras are perfect inhabitants for peaceful freshwater community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreat Companions:\u003c\/b\u003e Neon Tetras, Cardinal Tetras, Harlequin Rasboras, Corydoras Catfish, Bristlenose Plecos, Otocinclus, Dwarf Gouramis, and Ram Cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInvertebrate Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Safe with peaceful dwarf shrimp (like Cherry Shrimp or Amano Shrimp) and freshwater aquarium snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/b\u003e Large, aggressive, or predatory fish (such as Oscars, large Cichlids, or aggressive Barbs) that may view these small tetras as food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Pristella Tetras are egg scatterers and relatively easy to breed in a home aquarium setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo encourage spawning, condition a breeding pair or small group with live or frozen protein-rich foods. Set up a separate breeding tank with soft, slightly acidic water, a sponge filter, and dense plants like Java Moss or a spawning mop to catch eggs. Adult fish should be removed after spawning to prevent egg predation. Eggs typically hatch within 24 to 36 hours, and free-swimming fry can be raised on infusoria, liquid fry food, and freshly hatched baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photos shown on fish product pages are representations of adult fish and are NOT the actual fish that you will be receiving.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease visit our “Ordering\/Shipping fish” page prior to checking out to familiarize yourself with our process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe ship fish exclusively using overnight shipping with either FedEx or UPS. We will not ship fish with lesser expensive shipping services like “Ground” or “Priority Mail”. This is to ensure the safety of the fish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eUnless specified, all fish are sold as unsexed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41321714745408,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/Unknown-37_79c52411-196b-4a41-b356-392e544c397a.jpg?v=1785538526","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/gold-pristella-tetra","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}