By Wasif Mallick

Glowlight Tetra




Introduction


The upper and lower halves of the peach-colored yet translucent Glowlight Tetra are divided by a glowing red-gold line.It starts on the snout and ends of the caudal fin.



Common Name


Glowlight tetra, Glo-light tetra, Glo light, Glolight


Species


Hemigrammus erythrozonus.


Habitat 


Rivers in Guyana.


Maximum Size


About 2"(5cm).


Minimum Tank Size 


A tank measuring at least 60 cm (24 inches)  with at least 20 litre (5 gallons).


Diet 


They are Omnivorous , so can eat most of the foods.Frozen flakes and live foods.A varied diet will ensure the fish develop the best colors and condition.Daily meals of small live and frozen fare such as Daphnia, Artemia and suchlike will result in the best colouration and encourage the fish to come into breeding condition.


Water Temperature


24 – 28° C (75 – 82.5° F).


pH


6.0 - 8.0


Hardness


5-12 dH


Remark



These small fish prefer a well-planted aquarium and soft acid water for breeding.They will eat there eggs.


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