GloFish Starfire Red Tetra Care Guide
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
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Bioload Score
1600
PeacefulEasy
- Max Size
- 5.5 cm / 2.2"
- Temperature
- 21–28°C (70–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 75L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivore that accepts quality flakes and pellets alongside small frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, daphnia and brine shrimp.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful tetras, rasboras, corydoras, small peaceful barbs, honey gouramis and other similarly sized community fish.
Good to Know
The GloFish Starfire Red Tetra is a fluorescent color variety of Gymnocorymbus ternetzi, the species commonly known as the Black Skirt Tetra.
Gender Differences
Females are generally fuller-bodied, especially when mature, while males tend to be slimmer and may have a more pointed dorsal fin.
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