GloFish Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi 'GloFish')

Fish in the family Characidae. Easy care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameGymnocorymbus ternetzi 'GloFish'

FamilyCharacidae

Also known asGloFish Starfire Red Tetra, GloFish Electric Green Tetra, GloFish Sunburst Orange Tetra, GloFish Cosmic Blue Tetra, GloFish Galactic Purple Tetra

Care levelEasy

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

Dietomnivore

Adult size2.75 in

Minimum tank size20 gallons

Water parametersTemp 70-80°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 3-18 dGH

Appearance

Fluorescent color morphs (red, green, orange, blue, purple) of the black skirt tetra body, fluorescing under blue/actinic lighting.

Difficulty and care for the GloFish Tetra

Easy

Origin and habitat

South America (genetically modified strain of the black skirt tetra)

Keeper notes

Identical behavior to the black skirt tetra: a fin nipper best kept in groups of 6+ away from long-finned, slow tankmates.

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