Glowlight tetra

Hemigrammus erythrozonus

Família : Characidae

PeixeÁgua docecharacids

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

Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante
Bioma
+1
Bassin amazonien : eaux douces chaudes, acides, noires ou claires.

Descrição

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

Região :

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

Distribuição :

Parâmetros recomendados

Temperatura2328 °C
pH67.5
GH310 °dGH
KH26 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.3 mg/L

Cuidados

Dificuldade
1/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Aquário mín.
60 L
Grupo mín.
8
Tamanho adulto
4 cm
Esperança de vida
4 anos
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagação

Notas de cuidados

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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