The Glow Light Tetra is a tropical fish of the family Calasinidae of the order Calasinidae that lives in the Esequibo River in the Guiana region of South America. It is characterized by a slightly blackish translucent body color and a single orange line from its head to its tail fin. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the Glow Light Tetra and how to keep it.
What is a Glow Light Tetra?
The Glow Light Tetra is a tropical fish of the family Calacinidae of the order Calacinidae that lives in the Esequibo River in the Guiana region of South America. The Glow Light Tetra is a more subdued species than other tetras. Its body shape is similar to that of the neon tetra. Its body color is translucent with a slight black tinge, and it is characterized by a single orange line running from the head to the caudal fin.Unlike other tetra species, it does not have a shiny part of its body, so many people have a subdued impression of it. However, the orange line differentiates it from other breeds.
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How to Keep a Glow Light Tetra
The Glow Light Tetra will be a relatively easy breed to keep. Emperor tetras have a lifespan of about 2 to 3 years. Their body size is approximately 3-4 cm.However, both lifespan and body size vary depending on the environment in which they are kept and the food they are fed. They prefer slightly acidic to neutral water, with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5. Since they are classified as a tropical fish, they require a heater in winter if kept in Japan. They prefer water temperatures between 22 and 28 degrees Celsius, with 26 degrees Celsius being the optimal water temperature.
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Points to keep in mind when mixing swimmers
Regarding swimming, the Glow Light Tetra has a docile personality. Therefore, they are not picky and can be mixed with most species.In this case, you should be aware that even if there is no problem with the Glow Light Tetras, the Glow Light Tetras may be attacked if they are more territorial or aggressive, and they may get injured or become ill due to stress. Therefore, if you are mixing Glow Light Tetras with aggressive breeds, it is recommended that you take countermeasures such as adding water plants or ornaments so that the Glow Light Tetras can escape even if they are chased by the aggressive breeds.
Points about spawning
Many people who keep Glow Light Tetras want to breed them. Although it is easy to keep Glow Light Tetras, it is a little more difficult to breed them. However, if you know the procedure well, you will be able to increase the number of Glow Light Tetras in a stable manner.
The first is to keep individuals that are suitable for breeding.Glow light tetras have a lifespan of about two years, so the time until they are ready to breed is short, roughly four to six months after birth. This means that if you want to breed them, it is important to choose relatively young individuals when purchasing them from specialty stores. In addition, it is necessary to distinguish male and female Glow Light Tetras carefully.
This is because males may become more aggressive during estrus. It is best to keep the ratio of males to females at 5:5 or 6:4. This is to increase the probability of fertilized eggs by having slightly more males than females. Here, it is important to distinguish between male and female Glow Light Tetras. To distinguish between male and female Glow Light Tetras, the female has a bulging abdomen, whereas the male is slender. In contrast, males are slender, so you may be able to tell a male from a female when you see a Glow Light Tetra at a specialty store. If you want to know for sure whether you are looking for a male or a female Glow Light Tetra, we recommend that you ask the staff at a specialty store.
The second thing to do is to prepare a breeding tank.As those who have bred killifish may know, if the parents (adults) and fry (young) are kept in the same tank after successful spawning and hatching, they may compete for food or the adults may eat the fry, resulting in a decrease in the number of fry. To prevent this from happening, it is recommended that the parents and fry be kept in separate aquariums for easier management. However, unlike killifish, glow light tetras are tropical fish and require a heater during non-summer months. If you are not sure whether or not to purchase a heater for the tank in which you will keep the fry, you may be able to find equipment at specialty stores that will allow you to borrow part of the tank in which you are keeping the parents to make space for the fry.
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What to look for when keeping a glow light tetra
The Glow Light Tetra is not a very prominent type of tetra species, but it is preferred by both beginners and experts because it is easy to keep and offers many options for mixed swimming.The Glow Light Tetras have a subdued impression on their own, but when kept together with other species, such as in mixed swimming, the orange lines accentuate their presence and make them stand out. Glow Light Tetras are relatively inexpensive, so they are highly recommended for those who are not sure which breed to choose for their second or third species. If you have a chance to see a Glow Light Tetra at a specialty store, please take a look at the orange lines and the differences from other species.
