Head & Tail Light Tetra Care Guide
Hemigrammus ocellifer
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Bioload Score
1000
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 5.0 cm / 2.0"
- Temperature
- 22–27°C (72–80°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 40L (11 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Omnivorous; accepts a wide variety of flake, live, and frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
A peaceful addition to community tanks, best kept in schools for natural behavior.
Good to Know
Head & Tail Light Tetras are named for the distinctive glowing spots on their bodies, resembling headlights.
Gender Differences
Sexual dimorphism is subtle, with females being fuller bodied.
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