How big do tetras get? Specific?

Question

I have a 10 gal aquarium currently with 1 algae eater and 2 grey clawed frogs. They are the big kind, so they didn't let me know any of this. I'm returning them or I will find a home for them soon. I would like the cool tetras! And of course African Dwarf Frogs!!!!!

Answer 1

So which type of tetra do you think is cool? There are many different kinds.

Usually tetra's get no bigger than 2 inches adult size. The rue of thumb is inches of adult fish per gallon of water, so you could fit 5-6 depending on the type you get.

Also remember that tetras are schooling fish.

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Yes you most definitely have to get rid of the frogs (if you want fish). Each of your frogs can get about 12 inches. Also, if you have a plecostomus I wold take that back as well as they can get over 18"!! You need to find a smaller algea eater.

Answer 2

It would help if you were specific as well.  Congo tetras grow to 3: and emeror tetras to 3.5, so these are not some you want in your tank.I'm sure you mean the smaller species like the neon, glo-lite, head-and-tail light, cardinal, serpae, rummy-nose, and many others.

Neons, cardinals-1.25"

Black neon, diamond - 1.5"

Glowlight, lemon - 2"

Other species names can be found on the following site.  Researching these on the i-net would be the best way to find sizes on most.

Virtually all of the smaller tetras need to be kept in groups of at least 6.

Answer 3

It depends on the type of tetra.  There are many different kinds and they range in size.  

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