Species profile
Bucktooth Tetra
Exodon paradoxusBucktooth Tetra (Exodon paradoxus) is a schooling community species for a cycled 40+ gallon freshwater aquarium. Plan for about 3 inches as an adult, 72-80°F water, pH 6-7.8, and advanced care. Keep a group of at least 10; larger groups often behave more naturally when the tank has room.
Fin-nipperHigh energyAdvanced care
40 galMinimum tank
3 inAdult size
10Schooling minimum
72-80°FTemperature
Water Range
- pH
- 6-7.8
- GH
- 2-15 dGH
- KH
- 1-10 dKH
Behavior
- Temperament
- Assertive
- Fin nipping
- 5/5
- Territory
- 2/5
Diet and Care
- Diet
- omnivore
- Diet difficulty
- 1/5
- Care difficulty
- 4/5
Planning Notes
Highly aggressive scale-eating tetra; best kept in a large species-only group.
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