Head-n-tail Light Tetra

Common Name
Head-N-Tail Light Tetra
Other Common Names
Beacon Tetra
Scientific Name
Hemigrammus ocellifer
Family
Characidae
Community
General
Class
Tetra
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Middle
Adult Length
2 inches
Feeding Habits
Live blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen vegetable diet, daphnia, plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Flake and freeze dried foods also accepted.
Compatibility
Peaceful and schooling with fish of the same size.
Habitat
Guyana: Moderately decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood.
Breeding
The adult female has a fuller body. During spawning 200-1000 eggs can be produced.
Additional Comments
Live plants will be nibbled on, but there will not be significant damage to them.