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silver tetra

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Also known as: Ctenobrycon spilurus
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The silver tetra (Ctenobrycon spilurus) is a small, compressed, silvery freshwater fish native to South America. It is a type of tetra, which are small, lively, hardy, and unaggressive fish often kept in home aquariums. Tetras belong to the characin family and are known for their attractive colors. The silver tetra can grow up to 9 cm (about 3.5 inches) in length and is characterized by its silvery coloration and a deep body that is flattened sideways. Like other tetras, they are egg layers and scatter their eggs among aquatic plants.12

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