Head-n-tail Light Tetra
Hemigrammus ocellifer
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.
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