Glowlight Tetra
Hemigrammus erythrozonus
What you need to keep a Glowlight Tetra
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pH
6–7.5
Temperature
23–28 °C
Where to buy
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What Glowlight Tetra costs in South Africa
11 price points from 7 shops over 90 days
R30
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SA median R30 across 7 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Named for its bright, reddish-orange stripe that seems to glow, the Glowlight Tetra is a beautiful and peaceful species. They are very adaptable and make a great addition to a variety of community setups. Their translucent body and glowing stripe are especially stunning against a dark substrate and lush green plants.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Glowlight Tetra healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Glowlight Tetra's adult size and activity level. Provide hiding spots and stable, well-filtered water; it suits a community setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 23–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Peaceful. Keep it in a group for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Breeding success with Glowlight Tetra depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
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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SA price range this month: R30–35 · Average: R32
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