Albino Glowlight Tetra – Hemigrammus erythrozonus
The Albino Glowlight Tetra (Hemigrammus erythrozonus) is a unique variation of the classic Glowlight Tetra, featuring a pale body with a bright glowing orange stripe. This peaceful schooling fish adds soft color, movement, and contrast to planted aquariums and freshwater community tanks.
Albino Glowlight Tetras are best kept in groups, where they feel more secure and display natural schooling behavior. Their subtle albino coloration and bright orange stripe stand out beautifully against green plants, dark substrate, driftwood, and natural aquarium decor.
Key Features
- Pale albino body with glowing orange stripe
- Peaceful freshwater schooling fish
- Unique variation of the classic Glowlight Tetra
- Great for planted aquariums and community tanks
- Active group behavior adds movement to the aquarium
- Beautiful contrast against plants and darker backgrounds
Care Guide
- Scientific Name: Hemigrammus erythrozonus
- Common Name: Albino Glowlight Tetra
- Care Level: Easy to moderate
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Adult Size: Approximately 1.5 inches
- Size at Sale: Approximately 0.75–1 inch
- Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons or larger recommended
- Water Temperature: 72–80°F
- pH Range: 6.0–7.5
- Diet: Omnivore
Why Choose Albino Glowlight Tetras?
Albino Glowlight Tetras offer a softer, more unusual look compared to standard Glowlight Tetras while keeping the same peaceful nature and schooling behavior. Their glowing orange stripe gives them a bright accent without overpowering the aquarium.
They are an excellent choice for planted tanks, aquascapes, and peaceful community aquariums. Keeping them in a proper group helps reduce stress and brings out their natural activity.
Ideal Tank Setup
Albino Glowlight Tetras do best in a stable, fully cycled aquarium with live plants, gentle to moderate filtration, and open swimming space. Floating plants, driftwood, and darker backgrounds can help them feel secure and make their coloration stand out.
Maintain clean, stable water conditions and avoid sudden swings in temperature or pH. A group of 6 or more is recommended, with larger groups showing better schooling behavior.
Compatible Tankmates
- Other peaceful tetras
- Rasboras
- Corydoras catfish
- Pygmy Corydoras
- Small peaceful gouramis
- Otocinclus
- Shrimp with proper cover
- Snails
Diet & Feeding
Albino Glowlight Tetras are omnivores and accept a variety of small aquarium foods. Feed quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen baby brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, and other appropriately sized foods.
A varied diet helps support color, activity, and overall condition. Feed small portions that the group can consume quickly.
Care Tips
- Keep in groups of 6 or more
- Provide live plants and open swimming space
- Maintain stable water conditions
- Use peaceful tankmates only
- Feed small, varied foods
- Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping fish
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Albino Glowlight Tetras good for planted tanks?
Yes. They are excellent for planted aquariums, especially when kept in peaceful groups with open swimming space.
How many Albino Glowlight Tetras should I keep together?
Keep at least 6 or more for best schooling behavior and reduced stress.
Are Albino Glowlight Tetras peaceful?
Yes. They are peaceful schooling fish that do well with other calm community fish.
What makes Albino Glowlight Tetras different?
They have a pale albino body with the classic glowing orange stripe, giving them a softer and more unique look than standard Glowlight Tetras.
What do Albino Glowlight Tetras eat?
They eat quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, and small live foods. A varied diet is best for health and activity.
Are Albino Glowlight Tetras beginner-friendly?
Yes. They are manageable for beginners when kept in a cycled aquarium with stable water conditions.
Are these fish available for shipping?
No. Live fish are available for in-store purchase or local pickup only at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Available at Tropical Treasures Wyo
Albino Glowlight Tetras are peaceful schooling fish for planted aquariums, aquascapes, and freshwater community tanks. Visit Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to shop tetras, freshwater fish, shrimp, snails, live aquarium plants, fish food, filtration supplies, and aquarium care products. Live livestock is available for in-store purchase or local pickup only.
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