Species name: Hemigrammus erythrozonus
Synonym: Hemigrammus erythrozonus
Common name: Glowlight Tetra
Family: Characidae
Order: Cypriniformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Maximum size: 5 cm / 2 inches
Environment: freshwater
Origin: Guyana
Temperament: Peaceful
Company: Hemigrammus erythrozonus (Glowlight Tetra) are suitable for community aquariums.
Water parameters: Temperature 24-27°C / 75-79°F
Aquarium setup: Hemigrammus erythrozonus (Glowlight Tetra) prefers an aquarium with dimmed lighting and dense vegetation. Leave some areas free to create areas to swim on. Hemigrammus erythrozonus (Glowlight Tetra) should never be kept in groups of less then 10 specimens.
Feeding: Hemigrammus erythrozonus (Glowlight Tetra) accepts flake food.
Breeding: Hemigrammus erythrozonus (Glowlight Tetra) is hard to breed although easier then many other tetra species. The fry hatches within 24 hours and are free swimming after 3-4 days. Feed the fry microworms and newly hatched brine shrimp.
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