Glowlight Tetra
A small, hardy schooling fish with a warm orange glow line. Great for calm community tanks and planted aquariums.
tankSize
40L (10 gal) minimum for a school
careLevel
Beginner
temperature
22 to 27C
temperament
Peaceful
diet
Micro-pellets or flakes plus frozen foods
lifespan
3 to 5 years
aloneOrCommunity
Community (schooling)
weeklyMaintenance
Partial water changes and filter checks
Best for
- Beginner community aquariums
- Planted tanks with gentle companions
- Owners who like subtle color and schooling
- Smaller tanks with stable water
Not ideal for
- Aggressive fish tanks
- Uncycled aquariums
- Tanks with large predators
- People who want a single interactive fish
Temperament
- Peaceful and social
- Looks best in groups of 8 or more
- Comfortable with plant cover and calm lighting
Daily routine
feeding: Small feedings once or twice daily.
check: Confirm normal swimming, appetite, and stable temperature.
enrichment: Plants and dark substrate can enhance color and comfort.
Living fit
smallHome: Great fit for nano-to-small community tanks.
kids: Easy to keep with basic routines.
firstTimeOwner: Very beginner-friendly once the tank is cycled.
Health notes
- Hardy but requires clean water and a cycled tank.
- Avoid rapid parameter swings.
- Quarantine new fish when possible.
Cost and time
time: Low daily time; weekly water changes required.
cost: Low fish cost; modest setup requirements.
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