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Name
Scientific name
Hemigrammus erythrozonus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Characidae
Common names
Glowlight Tetra
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The glowlight tetra, Hemigrammus erythrozonus, is a small characin known only from the Rio Essequibo in Guyana. Hardy and inexpensive, it i…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
40mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 5.5–7.5
Hardness
2–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Guyana
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Known only from the Rio Essequibo, Guyana. Don't expect to see any wild specimens for sale, though. All fish entering the trade are mass bred on commercial far…
Habitat
The Essequibo is the longest river in Guyana, and flows through a variety of biotopes. H. erythrozonus is found primarily in forested areas, in tributaries off…
Aquarium size
A 60 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~68 litres tank could house a small group of these comfortably.
Maintenance
As it's commercially bred in such huge numbers, it is adaptable and will do well in most tanks. It does look particularly effective in a heavily-planted arrang…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 5.5-7.5. Although it will survive in slightly alkaline water, it tends to be more colourful when kept in acidic conditions. Hardnes…
Diet
Easy to feed. It will readily accept just about anything offered. For the best condition and colours, offer regular meals of small live and frozen foods such a…
Behaviour and compatibility
One of the best tetras for the 'general' community setup. It is lively, quite colourful and peaceful. It's a good tankmate for most livebearers, danios, rasbor…
Sexual dimorphism
Mature females are more rounded in the belly than males, and tend to grow a little larger.
Reproduction
Quite easily bred, although you'll need to set up a separate tank in which to do so if you want to raise any numbers of fry. Something around 18" x 10" x 10" i…
Notes
This species is ubiquitous in most dealers' tanks and is one of the best choices for the newcomer to fishkeeping, being both hardy and inexpensive. There is a …
References
References
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