Glowlight tetra

Hemigrammus erythrozonus

Family : Characidae

FishFreshwatercharacids

The glowlight tetra is named for a luminous orange stripe running across its body.

Glowlight tetra — photo 1 sur 4 — gonzalovalenzuela / Kyknos · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.01 / 4

Popularity

Community fish

classic in freshwater aquarium

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

Amazon+1

Bassin amazonien : eaux douces chaudes, acides, noires ou claires.

Description

It reaches about 4 cm. Its body is translucent with an iridescent orange stripe from snout to tail. Fins are colorless. A schooling, peaceful and active fish. Less demanding than other tetras. Males are more colorful.

Habitat

Region :

The glowlight tetra originates from black, acidic waters of the Guiana Shield rivers, with abundant vegetation and a peaty bottom.

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature23–28 °C

pH6–7.5

GH3–10 °dGH

KH2–6 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.3 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

1/5

Diet

Omnivore

Min. tank

60 L

Min. group

Adult size

4 cm

Lifespan

4 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

Care notes

Temperature 23–28°C, pH 6.0–7.5, low to moderate hardness. A minimum 60-liter tank for a school of 8. Water can be slightly acidic to neutral. Dense planting and subdued lighting. Diet: flakes, small pellets, brine shrimp. Compatible with most peaceful fish. Very hardy.

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