{"product_id":"black-morpho-tetra-poecilocharax-weitzmani-1-2cm","title":"Black Morpho Tetra | Poecilocharax weitzmani (1–2cm)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"newlands-animal-care-guide\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Morpho Tetras are small, characterful characins with dark markings and unusual cave-breeding behaviour. Supplied size: 1–2cm. Size at sale is not adult size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusual small characin with cave-breeding behaviour. Males defend small territories; it should not be treated as an ordinary open-water shoaling tetra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend a mature, shaded aquarium of at least 60 litres, with plants, leaf litter, wood and separate small caves. Add floor space for additional males. Adults reach about 3–4cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose small, calm companions. Avoid fast feeders that prevent these fish receiving food; breeding males need distinct territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer tiny live or frozen invertebrates, such as newly hatched brine shrimp and small daphnia. Check acceptance before relying on dry food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse stable, soft, slightly acidic water around 24–27°C. Do not attempt extremely low breeding pH without experience managing very soft water. Use a fully cycled aquarium. Check appetite, breathing and equipment daily; test water regularly and keep ammonia and nitrite at zero. Make regular partial water changes with conditioned, temperature-matched water and clean filter media in removed aquarium water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick \u0026amp; Collect only: order online and wait for confirmation before collecting from Newlands Home \u0026amp; Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. We do not ship live animals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Petra - Aqua Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55680026050887,"sku":"1142475","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/1142475-01-black.jpg?v=1794504205","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/en-gb\/products\/black-morpho-tetra-poecilocharax-weitzmani-1-2cm","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}