{"product_id":"glofish®-starfire-red®-tetra","title":"GloFish® Starfire Red® Tetra","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGloFish® Starfire Red® Tetra\u003c\/strong\u003e is a colorful freshwater schooling fish with vivid fluorescent red coloration. It combines the active personality and deep-bodied shape of a skirt tetra with the bright Starfire Red® appearance of the GloFish line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarfire Red® Tetras 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\u003eBright Starfire Red® 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 light and especially vivid 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® Starfire Red® 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 quality is more important than reaching one exact pH or hardness value. Avoid rapid changes in water temperature or chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSchooling and Behavior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarfire Red® Tetras are schooling fish and should not be kept alone. Maintain a group of at least six compatible skirt tetras, with a larger school 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 closely related varieties of the same general fish type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkirt tetras may occasionally chase or nip, especially when kept in groups that are too small. A larger school, adequate swimming space, and planted areas can help distribute attention and encourage more natural social behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquarium Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a fully cycled, heated, and filtered freshwater aquarium with open swimming space through the center. Plants and aquarium-safe décor can be placed around the sides and back to provide shelter without restricting movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a properly cycled aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide dependable filtration and good oxygenation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave open space for schooling and swimming\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 routine partial water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain a regular day-and-night lighting schedule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarfire Red® Tetras remain colorful under normal white aquarium lighting. Blue LED lighting can make their fluorescent red coloration appear especially bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not leave aquarium lights 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 peaceful gouramis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther non-aggressive community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid highly aggressive fish, species large enough to eat them, and very timid or long-finned tankmates that may be stressed or nipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGloFish® Starfire Red® 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 remove uneaten food when practical.\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 minutes to equalize temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the bag and gradually add small amounts of aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait several minutes between additions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully net the fish into the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid adding transport water to 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 and incompatible tankmates.\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\u003cli\u003eCommercial reproduction of GloFish® fluorescent fish is restricted by the manufacturer’s license terms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Starfire Red® Tetras dyed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. GloFish® fluorescent fish are not painted, injected, or dyed. Their bright coloration is inherited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they need special water or food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Their general care is the same as compatible non-fluorescent skirt tetras. Feed a varied, high-quality freshwater community diet.\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 LED aquarium lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan different GloFish® tetra colors live together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Different colors 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 one Starfire Red® Tetra by itself?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeeping one alone is not recommended. Maintain at least six compatible skirt tetras together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they suitable for a five-gallon aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. These are active schooling fish. A 20-gallon aquarium is a more appropriate starting size for a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the red color fade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe inherited coloration remains with the fish, although its appearance can vary with lighting, health, stress, diet, and aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable at Tropical Treasures Wyo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGloFish® Starfire Red® Tetras are available at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, when in stock. Live fish are available for in-store purchase or local pickup only and are not available for shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54424085627093,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/tropicaltreasureswyo.com\/products\/glofish%c2%ae-starfire-red%c2%ae-tetra","provider":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}