{"product_id":"glofish®-electric-green®-tetra","title":"GloFish® Electric Green® Tetra","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGloFish® Electric Green® Tetra\u003c\/strong\u003e is a brightly colored freshwater schooling fish with vivid fluorescent green coloration. It combines the active swimming behavior and deep-bodied shape of a skirt tetra with the distinctive Electric Green® appearance of the GloFish line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fish look colorful under standard white aquarium lighting and become especially vibrant under blue LED lighting. GloFish® fluorescent fish are not painted, injected, or dyed. Their coloration is inherited and remains with them throughout their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid Electric Green® fluorescent coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater schooling community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive midwater swimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor is visible under white lighting and especially bright under blue LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot painted, injected, or artificially dyed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest kept in a group of compatible skirt tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for established tropical community aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan school with other GloFish® tetra colors and standard skirt tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFish Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e GloFish® Electric Green® Tetra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFish Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluorescent skirt tetra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful and active\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–2.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e At least 6 compatible skirt tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Minimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons for a group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwimming Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle of the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Water Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 72–80°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrite:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kept as low as practical through routine maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStable water conditions are more important than reaching one exact pH or hardness value. Avoid rapid changes in temperature and water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSchooling and Behavior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectric Green® Tetras are schooling fish and should not be kept alone. Keep at least six compatible skirt tetras together, with a larger group preferred when aquarium space allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent fluorescent colors of GloFish® skirt tetras can generally be combined in the same school. Standard black skirt and white skirt tetras may also be compatible because they are varieties of the same general fish type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkirt tetras can occasionally chase or nip, especially when kept in groups that are too small. An appropriately sized school, adequate swimming space, and planted areas can help encourage more natural social behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquarium Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a fully cycled, heated, and filtered aquarium with open swimming room through the center. Plants and aquarium-safe décor can be placed along the sides and rear to provide shelter without overcrowding the swimming area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse an established and properly cycled aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide reliable filtration and good oxygenation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave open space for active schooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd live or artificial plants for cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a secure aquarium lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform regular partial water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain a consistent day-and-night lighting schedule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectric Green® Tetras remain colorful under ordinary white aquarium lights. Blue LED lighting makes their fluorescent green coloration appear especially bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium lights should not be left on continuously. Provide a regular period of darkness each day so the fish can rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Tankmates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose peaceful, similarly sized community fish that prefer comparable tropical water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther GloFish® skirt tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard black or white skirt tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful rasboras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDanios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorydoras catfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall to medium peaceful barbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful livebearers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppropriately sized gouramis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther non-aggressive community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid aggressive species, fish large enough to eat them, and very timid or long-finned tankmates that may be stressed by their active behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGloFish® Electric Green® Tetras are omnivores and should receive a varied diet of appropriately sized foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality tropical flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall floating or slow-sinking pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen daphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen or freeze-dried bloodworms as an occasional food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed a small amount once or twice daily. Offer only what the fish can consume within a few minutes and avoid allowing excess food to accumulate in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAcclimation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn off the aquarium lights before introducing the fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloat the unopened transport bag for approximately 15–20 minutes to equalize temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGradually introduce small amounts of aquarium water into the bag or acclimation container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully net the fish into the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid pouring transport water into the display aquarium when practical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave the aquarium lights off for several hours while the fish settle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuarantine new fish before adding them to an established aquarium whenever a suitable quarantine system is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Care Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep in a school rather than as a single fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not add to an uncycled aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain stable temperature and water quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid overcrowding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose compatible tankmates carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a normal light-and-dark cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever release aquarium fish into local waterways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Electric Green® Tetras dyed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. GloFish® fluorescent fish are not painted, injected, or dyed. Their color is inherited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they require special water or special food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Their basic care is the same as that of compatible non-fluorescent skirt tetras. A varied, high-quality community fish diet is appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they glow in complete darkness?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Their fluorescent coloration becomes visible when illuminated and looks especially bright under blue LEDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan different GloFish® tetra colors live together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Different color varieties of GloFish® skirt tetras can generally be kept together and count toward the same school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep only one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeeping one alone is not recommended. Maintain a group of at least six compatible skirt tetras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they suitable for a five-gallon aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They are active schooling fish. A 20-gallon aquarium is a more appropriate minimum for a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the green color fade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe inherited coloration remains with the fish, although its appearance may vary based on lighting, stress, health, and aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable at Tropical Treasures Wyo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGloFish® Electric Green® Tetras are available at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, when in stock. 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