Glowlight Tetra (2 CM)
£3.00
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The Glowlight Tetra (Hemigrammus erythrozonus) is a small, peaceful tropical freshwater fish native to the Essequibo and Courantyne river basins in Guyana and Suriname, South America.
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Description
Physical Characteristics
- Appearance: Features a translucent silver-gray body marked by a bright, iridescent neon orange-red stripe running horizontally from its snout all the way to the base of its tail.
- Size: Grows to a maximum length of about 1.5 inches (3.8 to 4 cm).
- Lifespan: Typically lives for 2 to 4 years in a well-maintained home aquarium.
Aquarium Care Requirements
- Tank Size: Minimum of 10 to 15 gallons, though a 20-gallon or larger tank is recommended for larger groups.
- Water Temperature: 22°C to 28°C (72°F to 82°F).
- Water pH: 6.0 to 7.5 (prefers slightly soft, acidic water mimicking its natural habitat).
- Behavior: Highly peaceful, active schooling fish that thrives in groups of at least 6 to 8 individuals. Keeping them in larger numbers reduces shyness and highlights their natural schooling behavior.
- Diet: Omnivorous micro-predator; accepts high-quality flakes, micro-pellets, and frozen or live foods like brine shrimp and daphnia.
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