Tank setup
A minimum 80L aquarium suits GloFish Tetra. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Where to buy
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What GloFish Tetra costs in South Africa
10 price points from 5 shops over 90 days
R35
cheapest of 5 shops today
↤ R58med R73R80
Great price−52%Up 15.4% versus the previous two months
SA median R73 across 5 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
GloFish Tetras are the fluorescent version of the Black Skirt Tetra, genetically modified to display brilliant neon colors like 'Electric Green,' 'Sunburst Orange,' and 'Starfire Red.' Like their non-modified counterparts, they are a hardy and adaptable species, though they can be semi-aggressive and are known to be fin-nippers, especially if not kept in a large enough school (6 or more). They appreciate a tank with ample swimming room and some hiding spots. An interesting fact is that these were the first GloFish species to be commercially available, paving the way for other fluorescent fish in the hobby.
Key traits
semi aggressive
schooling
community
small
easy
omnivore
breeds in captivity
fin nipper
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep GloFish Tetra healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–8 and 23–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
GloFish Tetra is omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
GloFish Tetra is generally semi-aggressive. Keep in a group where possible for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized semi-aggressive tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for GloFish 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: R35–111 · Average: R70
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