Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics
© Sean Evans
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| Common name: | Glowlight tetra |
| Scientific name: | Hemigrammus erythrozonus |
| Synonyms: | (none) |
| Size: | 1.5" (4cm) |
| Origin: | South America (Guyana) |
| Tank setup: | Planted tank of 2ft/61cm or larger, dark substrates and/or backgrounds will show the colour to best effect. |
| Compatibility: | Peaceful community fish, mix with similar. |
| Temperature: | 22-26oC (72-79oF) |
| Water chemistry: | Acidic to slightly alkaline (pH 6.0-7.5), soft to slightly hard. |
| Feeding: | Omnivore: small live, frozen and dry foods. |
| Sexing: | Males are noticeably slimmer. |
| Breeding: | Spawn over fine-leaved plants in soft, acidic water. |
| Comments: |
Best appreciated in a tank with a dark background or substrate. Not as inclined to shoal together
as some other species of tetras.
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