🐟 Electric Green GloFish Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) (fluorescent variant)
🌿⚡ Electric Green GloFish Tetra Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
Bright Glow • Peaceful Schooling Fish • Easy to Care For
📋Bright and bold, the Electric Green GloFish Tetra is a fluorescent variant of the peaceful Black Skirt Tetra, bred for its striking neon green coloration that glows brilliantly under GloFish blue LED lighting.
These hardy, beginner-friendly fish are a popular choice for community tanks, thriving in groups of five or more. Their energetic schooling behavior adds dynamic movement and vibrant color to freshwater aquariums.
Completely safe and naturally fluorescent through selective breeding, Electric Green GloFish are not dyed or injected. They're ideal for hobbyists seeking a low-maintenance, high-impact addition to their tank.
💡 Highlights
⚡ Electric Green Fluorescence
– Glows under blue or actinic LED light🐟 Peaceful Schooling Behavior
– Best in groups of 5+🧬 Genetically Fluorescent (Not Dyed)
– Completely safe, naturally bred🌿 Plant Safe
– Won’t damage or uproot live plants🌊 Easy to Keep
– Great for beginners and community tanks💡 GloFish® Tank Compatible
– Perfect for LED-lit nano or planted tanks
🧾 Overview
🍽️ Feeding & 🛠️ Care Guide
📏 Retail Size Guide
❓ FAQ Guide
🧾 A Quick Look at the Electric Green GloFish Tetra
📛 Common Name: GloFish Tetra, Fluorescent Black Skirt Tetra
🔬 Scientific Name: Gymnocorymbus ternetzi (genetically modified morph)
👨👩👧 Family: Characidae
🌍 Origin: Captive bred – originally from South America (Paraguay, Guapore Basins)
📏 Max Size: 5 – 6 cm (2 – 2.5 inches)
💧 pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 22 – 26°C (72 – 79°F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy
💖 Temperament: Peaceful, shoaling fish
🏠 Min Tank Size: 40 L (10+ US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Mid-level
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes – all in trade are captive bred
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ None – man-made morph
⏳ Lifespan: 3 – 5 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore – flakes, micro-pellets, frozen & live foods
🐣 Reproduction: Egg scatterers, difficult in captivity
