Glowlight Tetra

Hemigrammus erythrozonus

Minimum Tank Size

10–20 gal

Temperature

74–82°F

PH

5.5–7.5

Adult Size

1.5 in

Temperament 

Peaceful schooling fish

Care Difficulty

Beginner

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore; micro-pellets/flakes and small frozen/live foods.

Care Instructions

Keep in a stable peaceful community with a proper school.

Flow & Filtration

Gentle-to-moderate filtration.

Planted Tank Suitability

Excellent; subdued planting highlights coloration.

Tank Mate Compatibility

Good Tank Mates
  • Rasboras
  • Corydoras
  • Honey Gourami

Use Caution 
  • Betta
  • Angelfish

Avoid
  • Oscar
  • Large Predators

Compatibility Notes

Small peaceful species; avoid large mouths and aggressive fish.

Breeding Notes

Egg-scatterer; dim dedicated breeding setup is useful.