(QN) Glow Purple Widow Tetra (Hemigrammus sp. GloFish)

Description

Glow Purple Widow Tetra (Hemigrammus sp. GloFish)

📌 Basic Info

• Scientific Name: Hemigrammus sp. (Glow Purple variant)

• Family: Characidae

• Origin: South America, genetically modified for fluorescent purple color

• Size: 1.5 – 2 inches (4 – 5 cm)

• Lifespan: 3 – 5 years

• Tank Zone: Mid-water

🌊 Water Parameters

• TDS: 100 – 200 ppm

• pH: 6.5 – 7.5

• Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F)

• Hardness: 5 – 12 dGH

🐟 Characteristics

• Slim, streamlined body with vibrant neon-purple stripes along a semi-translucent base.

• Peaceful, energetic, and ideal for community aquariums.

• Very active mid-water swimmers; color intensifies with proper lighting.

• Shoaling fish: shows natural schooling behavior when kept in groups of 6 or more.

🍽️ Food

• Type: Omnivorous

• Diet: High-quality flake food, micro-pellets, and live/frozen foods like daphnia, brine shrimp, and bloodworms.

• Feeding Schedule: 2–3 small meals daily; avoid overfeeding to prevent water quality issues.

🛠️ Tank Setup & Maintenance

• Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons for a small school; larger tanks preferred for more fish.

• Filtration: Gentle to moderate flow; strong currents can stress the fish.

• Decor: Fine-leaved plants, driftwood, and open swimming areas. Floating plants enhance shade and simulate natural habitat.

• Water Changes: 25% weekly to maintain cleanliness and health.

👥 Social Behavior

• Minimum of 6 fish per group recommended for natural schooling and reduced stress.

• Peaceful tank mates only: small guppies, rasboras, corydoras, and other small tetras.

• Avoid aggressive or large predatory species.

✅ Do’s

• Keep in schools for natural behavior and reduced stress.

• Provide hiding spots and moderate lighting to enhance neon-purple glow.

• Maintain clean, well-oxygenated water to support health and color.

❌ Don’ts

• Don’t keep alone – isolation leads to stress and color dulling.

• Avoid mixing with aggressive or territorial species.

• Don’t overcrowd the tank; maintain proper stocking levels.

⭐ Quick Tips

• Neon-purple glow makes them one of the most striking additions to community tanks.

• Active, peaceful, and beginner-friendly.

• Best visual effect under LED or actinic aquarium lighting.

• Thrives in well-maintained, mid-water zones with other peaceful schooling fish.