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Glowlight tetra

Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics `© Sean Evans`
Common name:	Glowlight tetra
Scientific name:	Hemigrammus erythrozonus
Synonyms:	(none)
Size:	1.5" (4cm)
Origin:	South America (Guyana)
Tank setup:	Planted tank of 2ft/61cm or larger, dark substrates and/or backgrounds will show the colour to best effect.
Compatibility:	Peaceful community fish, mix with similar.
Temperature:	22-26^oC (72-79^oF)
Water chemistry:	Acidic to slightly alkaline (pH 6.0-7.5), soft to slightly hard.
Feeding:	Omnivore: small live, frozen and dry foods.
Sexing:	Males are noticeably slimmer.
Breeding:	Spawn over fine-leaved plants in soft, acidic water.
Comments:	Best appreciated in a tank with a dark background or substrate. Not as inclined to shoal together as some other species of tetras.

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