Tetra | Glow Light Tetra

Scientific Name: Hemigrammus erythrozonus Common Name: Glowlight Tetra Adult Size: 1.5 inches Life Expectancy: 2 - 4 years Habitat: South America Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons Ideal Tank Conditions:  Temperature Range: 74 - 82°F pH Range: 5.5 - 7.5 Water Hardness: 3 - 15 Temperament: Peaceful Diet & Nutrition: Omnivore; will eat just about anything, however, the trick is finding something they can actually fit into their mouths. A standard diet of micropellets or small flakes is recommended. The occasional high-protein snack such as freshly-hatched brine shrimp and small pieces of freeze-dried tubifex can als be provided. Breeding & Spawning: Egg layers and easy to breed. The female releases about a dozen eggs at time and the male fertilizes them. A separate breeding tank will help to get the best number of fry. A 20 gallon spawning tank is fine, with a temperature of 80 to 84° F. Keep the tank dimly lit with clumps of spawning mops or java moss so the female has a place