Gold Tetra Care Guide
Hemigrammus spp.
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Bioload Score
1000
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 4.0 cm / 1.6"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 5.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 40L (11 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 10 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Omnivorous; eats flakes, live, and frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Ideal for community tanks with other small, peaceful species.
Good to Know
Gold Tetras are known for their shimmering golden appearance, a result of a unique parasitic infection.
Gender Differences
Sexual dimorphism is minimal, with females being slightly plumper.
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