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Albino Glowlight Tetra

Albino Glowlight Tetra

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🔥 Albino Glowlight Tetra (Hemigrammus erythrozonus – Albino Line)
Add a soft, glowing presence to your aquarium with the elegant Albino Glowlight Tetra. Hemigrammus erythrozonus This selectively bred variant of the classic Glowlight Tetra features a pale, translucent body with subtle pinkish tones and a glowing reflective stripe that shimmers beautifully under aquarium lighting. Peaceful, active, and ideal for planted community tanks, they bring constant gentle motion and a delicate visual glow to mid-water spaces.

🌿 Why Choose Albino Glowlight Tetra?
🎨 Soft translucent body with warm pink hues and glowing lateral stripe
🐠 Peaceful schooling fish perfect for community aquariums
🌿 Creates continuous mid-water movement and shimmer
⭐ Stunning in planted tanks and blackwater-style setups
👀 Subtle yet eye-catching alternative to standard neon species

In a well-maintained aquarium, Albino Glowlight Tetras school tightly in shimmering groups, catching light as they move and creating a soft, glowing effect throughout the tank.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Hemigrammus erythrozonus (Albino line)
📛 Common Name: Albino Glowlight Tetra
🏠 Tank Size: 60L+
📏 Adult Size: ~4 cm
🌡️ Temperature: 23–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 5.5–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Flakes, micro pellets, frozen and live foods
👥 Group Size: 8–10+ recommended

Albino Glowlight Tetras thrive in soft, slightly acidic water with planted surroundings and subdued lighting, which enhances their natural glow.

🐠 Compatibility
Perfect for peaceful community aquariums with small rasboras, Corydoras, dwarf gouramis, and other gentle species. Avoid larger or aggressive fish that may outcompete or stress them.

⚠️ Important Notes
Best colouration and behaviour are seen when kept in larger groups. Dim lighting and dense planting help reduce stress and enhance their glowing stripe effect.

A brilliant choice for UK aquarists looking for a subtle yet elegant schooling fish that adds constant movement and soft illumination to planted aquariums.

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