Glowlight Tetra – Hemigrammus erythrozonus

The Glowlight Tetra (Hemigrammus erythrozonus) is a peaceful freshwater schooling fish known for its glowing orange stripe, soft body coloration, and calm community behavior. This classic tetra adds warmth, movement, and subtle beauty to planted aquariums, beginner tanks, and peaceful freshwater setups.

Glowlight Tetras are hardy, easy to care for, and best kept in groups where they feel secure and display natural schooling behavior. Their orange stripe stands out beautifully against live plants, driftwood, darker substrate, and natural aquarium decor.

Key Features

• Glowing orange stripe along the body
• Peaceful freshwater schooling fish
• Beginner-friendly with stable aquarium conditions
• Great for planted aquariums and community tanks
• Soft natural coloration for aquascapes
• Best kept in groups of 6 or more

Care Guide

• Scientific Name: Hemigrammus erythrozonus
• Common Name: Glowlight Tetra
• Care Level: Easy
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Adult Size: Approximately 1.5 inches
• Size at Sale: Approximately 0.75–1 inch
• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons or larger recommended
• Tank Level: Midwater
• Water Temperature: 72–80°F
• pH Range: 6.0–7.5
• Diet: Omnivore

Why Choose Glowlight Tetras?

Glowlight Tetras are a great choice for aquarists who want a peaceful, easy-care schooling fish with a softer look than brighter neon species. Their glowing orange stripe creates a warm highlight in planted aquariums and natural community tanks.

They are active without being aggressive and do well with other calm freshwater fish. A group of Glowlight Tetras creates gentle movement and a beautiful natural display.

Ideal Tank Setup

Glowlight Tetras do best in a stable, fully cycled aquarium with live plants, open swimming space, and areas of cover. Driftwood, floating plants, darker backgrounds, and shaded areas can help them feel secure while enhancing their glow-like stripe.

Keep Glowlight Tetras in groups of at least 6 or more for best schooling behavior, confidence, and reduced stress. Maintain clean, stable water and avoid sudden parameter changes.

Compatible Tankmates

• Other peaceful tetras
• Rasboras
• Corydoras catfish
• Guppies
• Small peaceful gouramis
• Otocinclus
• Shrimp with proper cover
• Nerite and mystery snails

Diet & Feeding

Glowlight Tetras are omnivores and accept a variety of small aquarium foods. Feed quality flake food, micro pellets, small granules, frozen baby brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, and other appropriately sized foods.

A varied diet helps support healthy color, activity, and overall condition. Feed small portions that the group can consume quickly.

Care Tips

• Keep in groups of 6 or more
• Use a stable, fully cycled aquarium
• Provide live plants and cover
• Maintain clean, stable water conditions
• Use peaceful community tankmates
• Feed small flakes, micro pellets, and frozen foods

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Glowlight Tetras good for beginners?
Yes. Glowlight Tetras are peaceful, hardy, and easy to care for when kept in a stable, properly cycled freshwater aquarium.

How many Glowlight Tetras should I keep together?
Keep them in groups of at least 6 or more for best schooling behavior, confidence, and reduced stress.

Are Glowlight Tetras good for planted tanks?
Yes. Glowlight Tetras are excellent for planted aquariums, where their orange stripe stands out beautifully against live plants and darker backgrounds.

Are Glowlight Tetras peaceful?
Yes. They are peaceful schooling fish and do well in calm freshwater community aquariums.

How big do Glowlight Tetras get?
Glowlight Tetras typically reach approximately 1.5 inches as adults.

What do Glowlight Tetras eat?
They eat quality flakes, micro pellets, small granules, frozen foods, and small live foods. A varied diet is best for health and color.

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

Glowlight Tetras are peaceful beginner-friendly schooling fish for planted aquariums, nano tanks, and freshwater community setups. Visit Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to shop tetras, nano fish, 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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