Glowlight Tetra

Glowlight Tetra - Coloring

Glowlight Tetra

The Glowlight Tetra aquarium fish originates from Guyana in South America. It is also known by the name Glowlite Tetra. The Glowlight Tetra is a translucent peach color with a horizontal red/gold stripe from the eye to the tail. The stripe broadens at the tail producing the glowing effect. The belly is silver. The Glowlight Tetra is very similar to the Neon Tetra Aquarium Fish.

Glowlight Tetra

Glowlight Tetra - Aquarium Setup

The Glowlight Tetra stays in the lower levels of the tank and should be kept in groups, with 8 being a recommended number. Dim lighting produced by plant cover is desirable, but open space should be provided. Peat can be added to soften the water. Glowlight Tetras will eat food flakes, freeze-dried bloodworms and live brine shrimp. A healthy diet is essential in bringing out full coloring.

Glowlight Tetra - Compatibility

Glowlight Tetra aquarium fish are compatible with the Black Phantom Tetra, Cardinal Tetra, Corydoras Catfish, Ghost Shrimp, Glass Fish, Guppies, Harlequin Rasbora, Honey Gouramis, Ram Cichlid, Neon Tetra, White Cloud

Glowlight Tetra Aquarium Fish - Breeding

Typical of most tetras, the female is larger and broader, especially when laiden with eggs. Glowlight Tetras scatter their eggs in heavily planted soft water. Live foods and water changes will help bring about spawning. Eggs are scattered among fine leaved plants and the parents should be removed before the fry hatch.

Glowlight Tetra - Profile

• Scientific Name: Hemigrammus erythrozonus

• Family: Characin

• Temperature: 24 - 28 C; 75 - 82 F

• pH: 6.0 - 8.0

• Size: 4 cm; 1.5 inches

• Life Span: 5 years

• Breeding: Difficult, Egg Layer