Gold Tetra
Hemigrammus rodwayi
Description
Gold Tetra. Gold Tetra – Hemigrammus rodwayi Care level: Easy Max Size: 5.5cm Diet: Omnivore Temp: 24-28°C PH: 5.5-7.0 Purchase size: 2-3cm The Gold Tetra is a very pretty species from Brazil and Peru. They are one of the medium sized tetras, but nonetheless peaceful. As a shoaling species, they should be kept in a group of 6 or more specimens, but 10 or more will make this shy species feel more at ease. These fish are able to adapt to a wide range of conditions and be kept with most other species of community fish. When kept in the aquarium, these fish don’t actually turn a vivid gold as the colour comes from a naturally occurring parasite present in the water in their habitat. They will however have a golden hue under the right lighting. They are pretty nonetheless and worth keeping as a more unusua. Source: Shirley Aquatics Tropical Livestock. Please confirm current availability, size, price, delivery and collection terms with the seller.