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GOLD TETRAS

GOLD TETRAS

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✨ Gold Tetra – Shimmering Elegance for Peaceful Aquariums

The Gold Tetra (Hemigrammus rodwayi) is a small, peaceful schooling fish known for its brilliant, metallic gold sheen that shimmers under aquarium lighting. Native to the calm tributaries of South America, this species adds a refined touch of color and motion to planted tanks, nano aquascapes, or peaceful community setups.

Their stunning golden hue is a natural result of a harmless parasitic protozoan, making them truly unique and a conversation piece for aquarists of all levels. Gold Tetras are active, social, and easy to care for—making them ideal for both beginners and seasoned hobbyists alike.

🐟 Species Profile:

  • Scientific Name: Hemigrammus rodwayi

  • Common Name: Gold Tetra

  • Adult Size: 1.5–2 inches

  • Temperament: Peaceful and social

  • Tank Size: 10+ gallons (best in groups of 6 or more)

  • Water Parameters: 72–80°F | pH 6.0–7.2 | Soft, slightly acidic water

  • Diet: Omnivore – flakes, micro pellets, daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms

🛠️ Tank Setup & Compatibility:

Gold Tetras thrive in:

  • Planted tanks with gentle flow and soft lighting

  • Dark substrates and leaf litter to enhance their coloration

  • Peaceful community tanks with small, non-aggressive species

Compatible with:

  • Corydoras, rasboras, dwarf gouramis, small plecos, hatchetfish

  • Avoid large or aggressive tankmates

  • Best kept in groups of 6 or more to encourage schooling behavior

Behavior:

  • 🌈 Constant swimmers – bring life to the midwater column

  • 🧘 Peaceful and shy without a group – thrive in schools

  • ✨ Glow-like appearance under aquarium lighting

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each Gold Tetra is:

  • ✅ Carefully quarantined and color-enhanced naturally

  • ✅ Feeding well on flakes, frozen, and live foods

  • ✅ Shipped live with our Live Arrival Guarantee

  • ✅ A standout choice for planted aquascapes, nano tanks, or peaceful schools

📦 Add golden motion to your tank with the dazzling Gold Tetra—a schooling fish that radiates both elegance and tranquility. Now available at RobsAquatics.com.

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