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Heterocharax virgulatus Least Concern

Blue Flash Glass Tetra, Blueline Glass Tetra

Stats

Family

Characidae

Genus

Heterocharax

Size

5.08 cm

Temperament

Peaceful, Community

Diet

Insectivore, Omnivore

Tank Size

113.55 L

Temperature

24.4 C - 26.7 C

Parameters

Like most fish in the region, this species prefers soft, acidic water.

Level

Mid

Other Information

This species is a schooling fish and prefers to be kept in groups of five or more. They also prefer dimmer lighting and darker substrate will make them look nicer.

https://aquadiction.world/species-spotlight/blue-flash-glass-tetra/

Breeding

Spawning Method

Egg-scatterer

Spawn Size

20 fry

Breeding Season or Trigger

Unknown

Fry Care

Nothing is known about breeding this species, please help us fill this section out!

Locations

Photos

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Individual tetra Image Credit: Daniel Konn-Vetterlein

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