A TETRA - GOLD Hemigrammus rodwayi swims in a green aquarium, its silvery scales shimmering under the light. Other blurred fish surround it, amid lush green plants.
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A school of TETRA - RED EYE Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae swims gracefully above the gravel in a fish tank, their shimmering bodies and black stripes striking against lush green plants.
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The TETRA - EMPEROR Nematobrycon palmeri, with iridescent scales and large eyes, gracefully glides through clear water. Its translucent fins flutter among blurred green aquatic plants, creating a serene underwater scene.
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TETRA – GOLD
Hemigrammus rodwayi

$6.99

The Gold Tetra is found throughout many floodplains and tributaries of French Guiana, Peru, and Brazil, with some individuals even in mildly brackish conditions. Most Gold tetra available within the aquarium trade are captive or commercially produced, and slightly differ in appearance from their wild counterparts. Wild Gold tetra are stunning, with the standard metallic-gold appearance in which their name comes from. The cause for this coloration, however, was found out to be a response to a type of trematode parasite, causing the fish to deposit guanin in their skin. Because captive bred specimens are not in contact with this parasite, their coloration and metallic appearance are subdued. These tetra are natural shoaling fish, thriving best with at least 8 individuals but more are encouraged. An adult Gold tetra can reach a size of approximately 2″.

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Description

Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Peaceful

Live Plant Safe: Yes

General Description: The Gold Tetra is found throughout many floodplains and tributaries of French Guiana, Peru, and Brazil, with some individuals even in mildly brackish conditions. Most Gold tetra available within the aquarium trade are captive or commerically produced, and slightly differ in appearance from their wild counterparts. Wild Gold tetra are stunning, with the standard metallic-gold appearance in which their name comes from. The cause for this coloration, however, was found out to be a response to a type of trematode parasite, causing the fish to deposit guanin in their skin. Because captive bred specimens are not in contact with this parasite, their coloration and metallic appearance are subdued. These tetra are natural shoaling fish, thriving best with at least 8 individuals but more are encouraged. An adult Gold tetra can reach a size of approximately 2″.

Diet Requirements: In the wild Gold tetra are omnivores. Offer a diet made up of various high quality vegetable based and protein based flake foods, sinking micro pellet foods and bug bites are ideal, in addition to offering frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia. Variety is the spice of life in order to maintain color, immune function and longevity of your fish.

Care Requirements: A minimum 5 gallon aquarium is ideal for a small group of Gold tetra. Gold tetra should be added into a biologically established aquarium. Aquascaping the aquarium with live plants, driftwood and other natural-looking arrangements will bring out the beauty of this fish and provide them with security. Given their peaceful temperament, Gold tetra cannot compete with overly boisterous species and will thrive best in an environment with like tank mates. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 4-8, pH 6.0-7.5.

Purchase Size: Medium: 3/4”

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.

Shipping & Delivery

Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.

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