Glowlight tetra

Hemigrammus erythrozonus

FishFreshwater

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.

Recommended parameters

ParameterRecommended range
Temperature23–28
pH6–7.5
GH3–10
KH2–6
NO₃≤ 20
PO₄≤ 0.3

Care

Difficulty1/5
Dietomnivore
Min. tank60 L
Min. group8
Adult size4 cm
Lifespan4 ans
Temperamentpeaceful

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.