Glowlight tetra
📖 Overview
Feeds on worms, small crustaceans and plants . Maximum length questionable . Maximum length reported to reach 4 cm TL . A popular aquarium fish . Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Glowlight tetra is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Glowlight tetra is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
H. erythrozonus is an omnivore and in the aquarium eats small live, frozen and dry foods and flake foods. The feeding of vegetable matter is suggested to vary the diet.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 12. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C South America: Essequibo River.
🌿 Ecology
worms, small crustaceans and plants (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Glowlight tetra.
🔍 Similar Species
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