Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Head-and-Tail Light Tetra's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Freshwater Fish
Tetras & Small Schooling Fish
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Head-and-Tail Light Tetra
Hemigrammus ocellifer
Where to buy
Compare prices from SA aquarium shops listing Head-and-Tail Light Tetra.
What Head-and-Tail Light Tetra costs in South Africa
4 price points from 3 shops over 90 days
R27
cheapest of 3 shops today
↤ R28med R33R35
Great price−17%Down 22.9% versus the previous two months
SA median R33 across 3 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Named for the two coppery spots on its body—one at the eye and one at the tail—that reflect light. This hardy and peaceful fish is an understated beauty perfect for a beginner's community tank. They are adaptable and do well in a variety of water conditions.
Key traits
peaceful
schooling
community
small
easy
omnivore
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Head-and-Tail Light Tetra healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–8 and 22–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Head-and-Tail Light Tetra is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Head-and-Tail Light Tetra is generally peaceful. Keep in a group where possible for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Head-and-Tail Light Tetra vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R27–30 · Average: R30
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