🐟 Galactic Purple GloFish Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) (fluorescent variant)
🌌🟣 Galactic Purple GloFish Tetra Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
Fluorescent Color • Peaceful Nature • Beginner Friendly
📋The Galactic Purple GloFish Tetra adds a cosmic flair to any freshwater aquarium. This dazzling fluorescent tetra is a genetically enhanced variety of the Black Skirt Tetra, selectively bred for its deep purple glow that becomes electric under blue GloFish LED lighting.
Peaceful and easy to care for, Galactic Purple GloFish thrive in groups of 5 or more and are perfect for community aquariums, planted tanks, or themed setups. Their bold, glowing color is enhanced by dark substrates and contrast lighting.
Unlike dyed fish, these tetras are naturally fluorescent through breeding — completely safe and vibrant from birth.
💡 Highlights
🌌 Fluorescent Purple Glow
– Stands out under blue or actinic lighting🐠 Peaceful Schooling Behavior
– Ideal in groups of 5+🧬 Genetically Fluorescent
– Not dyed or chemically altered🪴 Plant Friendly
– Won’t damage plants or decor🌊 Easy to Care For
– Great for beginners and community setups🔮 Themed Tank Favorite
– Perfect for galactic or glowing aquariums
🧾 A Quick Look at the Galactic Purple 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
🪸 Reef Safe: ❌ Freshwater species only
🏠 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
