(QN) Mixed Glow Widow Tetra (Hemigrammus sp.) (10 piece 20 piece & 50 piece pack)

Description

MIXED GLO Widow Tetra (Hemigrammus sp.)

📌 Basic Info

• Scientific Name: Hemigrammus sp. (Albino variant)

• Family: Characidae

• Origin: South America

• 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

• Translucent white or pale pink body with subtle red eyes; lacks pigmentation.

• Peaceful and social, schooling fish that prefers groups of 6 or more.

• Active mid-water swimmer; coloration can appear brighter under proper lighting.

• Very hardy and adaptable to a range of water conditions.

🍽️ Food

• Type: Omnivorous

• Diet: Flake food, micro-pellets, live/frozen foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp, and bloodworms.

• Feeding Schedule: 2–3 small meals per day; avoid overfeeding to maintain water quality.

🛠️ Tank Setup & Maintenance

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

• Filtration: Moderate flow; avoid strong currents to prevent stress.

• Decor: Plants, driftwood, and open swimming areas; floating plants provide shade.

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

👥 Social Behavior

• Shoaling fish; minimum 6 fish per group recommended for natural schooling and reduced stress.

• Compatible with peaceful community fish like guppies, small rasboras, corydoras, and small barbs.

• Avoid aggressive or large predatory species that may harass or eat them.

✅ Do’s

• Keep in groups to maintain natural behavior and reduce stress.

• Provide shaded areas with plants or décor to simulate natural habitat.

• Maintain clean and well-oxygenated water to preserve health and coloration.

❌ Don’ts

• Do not keep alone; they will become stressed and timid.

• Avoid mixing with aggressive species.

• Do not overcrowd; maintain proper stocking levels.

⭐ Quick Tips

• Albino Widow Tetras are visually striking in community tanks due to their pale body and red eyes.

• Peaceful, hardy, and ideal for beginners.

• Thrive under moderate lighting; too bright light may stress them.

• Best displayed in mid-water zones with other peaceful schooling species.