Description

Common & Latin Name: Glowlight Tetra (Hemigrammus erythrozonus)

Care level: Easy
Max Size: 5cm
Diet: Omnivore
Temp: 23-25°C
pH: 6.0-7.5

The Glowlight tetra is a small South American tropical fish from the Essequibo River in Guyana. The front of the dorsal fin is the same colour as the iridescent orange-to-red stripe that runs from its snout to the base of its tail.

The glowlight tetra is a tranquil fish that swims in schools. It is larger than the neon tetra, and its placid temperament makes it a popular and perfect community tank fish. It should be kept with nonaggressive species of comparable size. It has a lifespan of two to four years when kept correctly.