Species Profile
Glowlight Tetra
Hemigrammus erythrozonus
Tetraspeaceful
Adult size
1.5″
Minimum tank
10 gal
Temperature
74–82°F
pH
5.5–7.5
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
mid
Diet
Flake, micro pellets
Notes
Glowing orange-red horizontal stripe along a translucent body. Peaceful schooler from Guyana's blackwater rivers. Looks dramatic in a planted tank with subdued lighting and dark substrate, group of 8+ recommended.
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