Description
Albino Glow Light Tetra (Hemigrammus erythrozonus var. Albino)
📌 Basic Info
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Scientific Name: Hemigrammus erythrozonus (Albino Variant)
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Common Names: Albino Glowlight Tetra, Albino Glow Tetra
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Family: Characidae (Tetra Family)
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Order: Characiformes
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Origin: South America — native to the Essequibo River Basin, Guyana
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Size: Up to 4 cm (1.5 inches)
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Lifespan: 3 – 5 years
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Tank Zone: Middle
🌊 Water Parameters
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Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F)
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pH: 6.0 – 7.5
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Hardness: 2 – 15 dGH
🐠 Characteristics
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Body Color: Translucent white-pinkish body with a shimmering orange-gold stripe running from the snout to the tail fin.
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Eyes: Pinkish-red eyes typical of albino variants.
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Glow Effect: Under soft aquarium lighting, the stripe glows beautifully, giving the fish a “neon-like” glow.
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Size: Small and slender, perfect for planted aquariums.
🍽️ Diet
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Type: Omnivorous
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Food: Micro pellets, flakes, frozen daphnia, brine shrimp, and bloodworms.
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Feeding Frequency: 2–3 times daily in small amounts.
🏠 Tank Setup
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Minimum Tank Size: 40 liters (10 gallons)
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Substrate: Dark sand or gravel enhances their glow.
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Décor: Dense plants, driftwood, and floating plants for shade.
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Lighting: Moderate; subdued light brings out their fluorescent line.
👥 Behavior & Compatibility
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Nature: Peaceful and active schooling fish.
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Best Kept In: Groups of at least 6–8 for comfort and color display.
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Tank Mates: Guppies, Rasboras, Corydoras, small Barbs, and other peaceful community fish.
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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.

