Glowlight Tetra

Description

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Also known in the aquarium trade as Glow-Lite Tetra, Fire Tetra, and Redline Tetra , this peaceful schooling fish is prized for its glowing red-orange stripe that runs from snout to tail. Its shimmering silver body and calm temperament make it a favorite for community aquariums and planted tanks.

Size for sale: ~0.75–1.25 inch juveniles

Available options: 3 Fish, 6 Fish, 12 Fish. Choose your option above for the current price and availability.

Care Requirements

• Scientific Name: Hemigrammus erythrozonus
• Adult Size: about 1.5–2 inches
• Temperature: 75–82°F
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Water Hardness: soft to moderate
• Tank Size: 20 gallons or larger
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Setup: Provide plants, darker shaded areas, and a group of eight to ten.
• Diet: Micro-pellets, fine flakes, and small live or frozen foods.
• Compatibility: Good with calm small fish; larger cichlids may eat it.

Use a fully cycled aquarium, stable water conditions, and regular water changes. Plan space for the animals as they grow.

Read the full care guide

Shipping

• Ships Mondays. Orders must be placed by Sunday night to ship Monday.
• Orders received after the Sunday-night cutoff ship the following Monday.
• Live animals are packed with oxygen in insulated boxes, with temperature protection as needed.
• Shipping charges are shown at checkout.

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