Neon Tetra

◎ Origin: South America (Guyana, Suriname, Brazil)

│ Size: 4–5 cm

⌬ Temperature: 24–28 °C

∷ pH: 5.5–7.5

⋄ Diet: Flakes, micro-pellets, frozen, live

⌁ Lifespan: Approximately 3–5 years

≣ Lifestyle: In groups (minimum 8–10 individuals)

⊕ Compatibility: Very peaceful. Compatible with tetras, rasboras, corydoras, calm apistogrammas, and small community fish. Avoid aggressive or fast species. Appreciates planted tanks, soft water, and shaded areas.

The glowlight tetra, or Hemigrammus Erythrozonus

, is a colorful variation of the neon tetra. Native to South America, this small aquarium fish is prized for its vibrant coloration. To keep them healthy, ensure a water temperature between 22 and 26°C, a hardness of 2 to 10 dGH, and a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.

Glowlight tetras thrive in a well-planted aquarium with adequate filtration. They are known to be schooling fish, so it is recommended to keep them in groups of six or more. Offer them a balanced diet consisting of flakes, pellets, and small live or frozen foods.