(QM) Glow Yellow Widow Tetra (Hemigrammus sp. GloFish)

Description

Glow Yellow Widow Tetra (Hemigrammus sp. GloFish)

📌 Basic Info

• Scientific Name: Hemigrammus sp. (Glow Yellow 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

• Bright yellow glowing stripes along a translucent body.

• Peaceful and social, schooling in mid-water.

• Active swimmers, color becomes more intense with proper lighting and diet.

🍽️ Food

• Flake food, micro-pellets, and live/frozen foods such as daphnia or bloodworms.

• Feed small portions 2–3 times daily.

🛠️ Tank Setup & Maintenance

• Minimum 10 gallons for small school; plants for cover, open areas for swimming.

• Moderate filtration; avoid strong currents.

• 25% water changes weekly.

👥 Social Behavior

• Shoaling fish; minimum 6 per group.

• Compatible with small, peaceful species.

✅ Do’s

• Keep in schools to reduce stress and show natural behavior.

• Provide floating or rooted plants for shelter.

• Maintain clean water for vibrant yellow glow.

❌ Don’ts

• Do not keep alone; can become timid.

• Avoid aggressive tank mates.

• Don’t overstock the tank.

⭐ Quick Tips

• Yellow glow adds brightness to the mid-water zone.

• Beginner-friendly, active, and visually striking in community tanks.