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Head and Tail Light Tetra 10 Pack
Best known for its coppery spots that look like taillights, the head and tail light tetra hails from freshwater rivers and streams in South America. A peaceful schooling fish, this tetra species does not need a large tank. It does, however, need plenty of open swimming space and subdued mood lighting to keep it content.
Adults reach a length of approximately two inches (5 centimeters). The body of this fish is iridescent silver in color and, like many other tetras, is oval in shape. Seen from above, the body is compressed, and males are thinner than their female counterparts. The upper rim of the eye is edged in brilliant red, appearing similar to the redeye tetra. The body and fins are somewhat translucent, and on some specimens, a fine black line runs from mid-body to the spot on the tail fin.
Head and tail light tetras do best in schools of a half dozen or more and can be kept with other peaceful fish, particularly other members of the tetra family. Barbs, danios, rasboras, and other small to medium-sized peaceful fish are also good companions. Small loaches, catfish, dwarf cichlids, and the smaller gouramis are also suitable.
- Species – hemigrammus ocellifer
- Common Name – Head and Tail Light Tetra
- Origin – Brazil in South America,Peru
- Diet – Omnivore
- PH Range – 6 – 7.5
- Temperature – Tropical 22-28°c
- Breed Type – egg layer
- Current Size – approximately 3cm (Grows to approximately 4-5cm)
- Sex – Un-sexed
Weight | 0.1 kg |
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Dimensions | 5 × 5 × 5 cm |
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