Gold Skirt Tetra

✨ Goldskirt Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi – Gold Variety)

Add bright colour and lively movement to your aquarium with the beautiful Goldskirt Tetra. This popular colour variation of the classic Blackskirt Tetra features a shimmering pale gold body that stands out beautifully in planted and community aquariums.

Hardy and active, Goldskirt Tetras are excellent schooling fish and a great choice for UK fishkeepers looking for a colourful and easy-to-care-for tropical species.

🌿 Why Choose Goldskirt Tetra?

✨ Attractive shimmering gold colouring

🐠 Active schooling community fish

🌱 Great for planted aquariums

👶 Hardy and beginner-friendly species

⭐ Popular tropical fish in the UK hobby

When kept in groups, they create a lively shoal that adds constant movement to the mid-water areas of the aquarium.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

📛 Common Name: Goldskirt Tetra

🏠 Tank Size: 60L+ recommended

🌡️ Temperature: 22–28°C

⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5

🧘 Temperament: Peaceful (can be slightly nippy if kept in small groups)

🍽️ Diet: Flakes, pellets, frozen & live foods

👥 Group Size: 6+ recommended

Goldskirt Tetras thrive in aquariums with open swimming space and some planted areas for cover.

🐠 Compatibility

Suitable for community aquariums with other active fish such as tetras, rasboras, danios and bottom dwellers. Avoid slow-moving or long-finned species as they may nip fins if not kept in proper groups.

Important Notes

Keeping Goldskirt Tetras in larger groups helps reduce fin-nipping behaviour and encourages more natural schooling behaviour. Provide stable water conditions and regular maintenance for best results.

The Goldskirt Tetra is a fantastic choice for UK fishkeepers looking for a hardy, colourful schooling fish for community tropical aquariums.