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Characins
Common Name:
Glowlight Tetra
Scientific Name:
Hemigrammus erythrozonus
Description:
It is silver in color and a bright iridescent orange to red stripe extends from the snout to the base of its tail. The front part of the dorsal fins are the same color as the stripe. Other fins are silver to transparent. Glowlight tetras are peaceful and shoaling fish. It is slightly larger than the neon tetra, and its peaceful disposition makes it an ideal, and popular community tank fish. They have a life span of 2 to 4 years when kept in good conditions.
Origin:
South America
Max Size:
2 inches
Minimum Tank Size:
20 gallons
Swim Area:
All Areas
Life Span:
2 - 4 years
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Temperature Range (F):
73 - 82F
pH:
6.0 - 7.5
Hardness (dH):
6 - 15 dH
Diet:
Omnivore
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Small live, frozen and dry foods and flake foods
Gender Difference:
Monomorphic
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Egg Scatterer
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Peaceful, Schooling fish, Good for community tank, Tolerant, not territorial
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Easily Obtained
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