(C) Albino Glow Light Tetra (Hemigrammus erythrozonus var. Albino)

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Description

Description

Albino Glow Light Tetra (Hemigrammus erythrozonus var. Albino)

📌 Basic Info

  • Scientific Name: Hemigrammus erythrozonus (Albino Variant)

  • Common Names: Albino Glowlight Tetra, Albino Glow Tetra

  • Family: Characidae (Tetra Family)

  • Order: Characiformes

  • Origin: South America — native to the Essequibo River Basin, Guyana

  • Size: Up to 4 cm (1.5 inches)

  • Lifespan: 3 – 5 years

  • Tank Zone: Middle

🌊 Water Parameters

  • Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F)

  • pH: 6.0 – 7.5

  • Hardness: 2 – 15 dGH

🐠 Characteristics

  • Body Color: Translucent white-pinkish body with a shimmering orange-gold stripe running from the snout to the tail fin.

  • Eyes: Pinkish-red eyes typical of albino variants.

  • Glow Effect: Under soft aquarium lighting, the stripe glows beautifully, giving the fish a “neon-like” glow.

  • Size: Small and slender, perfect for planted aquariums.

🍽️ Diet

  • Type: Omnivorous

  • Food: Micro pellets, flakes, frozen daphnia, brine shrimp, and bloodworms.

  • Feeding Frequency: 2–3 times daily in small amounts.

🏠 Tank Setup

  • Minimum Tank Size: 40 liters (10 gallons)

  • Substrate: Dark sand or gravel enhances their glow.

  • Décor: Dense plants, driftwood, and floating plants for shade.

  • Lighting: Moderate; subdued light brings out their fluorescent line.

👥 Behavior & Compatibility

  • Nature: Peaceful and active schooling fish.

  • Best Kept In: Groups of at least 6–8 for comfort and color display.

  • Tank Mates: Guppies, Rasboras, Corydoras, small Barbs, and other peaceful community fish.

  • Avoid: Large or aggressive fish that may see them as prey.

Do’s
• Keep in schools to reduce stress.
• Maintain clean, soft, slightly acidic water.
• Use dark background to enhance color.

Don’ts
• Avoid strong current or excessive lighting.
• Don’t keep with fin-nipping fish.

Quick Tip:
The Albino Glowlight Tetra adds a soft, golden shimmer to any community aquarium. Their calm temperament, glowing stripe, and albino elegance make them a favorite choice for aquascapes and peaceful tanks.