How Many Bucktooth Tetra in a 55-Gallon Tank?
In a 55-gallon tank you can comfortably keep about too few for a proper school Bucktooth Tetra. As a schooling species, never keep fewer than 8.
Why
Stocking is driven by adult size and waste output, not just fish count. Bucktooth Tetra reaches about 6" with a heavy bioload, and needs 73–82°F water at pH 5.5–7.5. Always cycle the tank and test water before adding livestock.
| Adult size | 6" |
|---|---|
| Minimum tank | 55 gallons |
| Temperature | 73–82°F |
| pH | 5.5–7.5 |
| Temperament | Aggressive |
| Schooling | Yes — group of 8+ |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Care level | Moderate |
| Origin | Amazon basin |
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