Popular Freshwater Fish!

Uncle Bill's Pet Centers carries a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater fish, and selection may vary by store location. Here are some of the most popular freshwater fish Uncle Bill's offers - but it is not a complete listing of all the fish we have available at any given time. This list as well as our in-store availability fluctuates and is updated regularly. Please note this information on each fish's page is for your reference only, and any advice acquired from these listings is to be used at your own discretion.

Black Skirt Tetra

Facts and Information

black skirt tetra

This species is also known as the Black Widow Tetra. It does well in cooler temperatures of 70 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as the usual temperatures for tropical fish of above 76 degrees, but less than eighty degrees Fahrenheit. There are no color differences between males and females, but females are a little larger and have a much plumper abdomen when mature. The dorsal fin on males is also larger and more developed that the female's dorsal fin.