Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Head-and-tail-light Tetra

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Head-and-tail-light Tetra (Hemigrammus ocellifer)

Synonyms:		Links to sites with pics: PetPet -- Head and Tail light Tetra
Stats:	Adult Size: 1 3/4 " (4.5 cm) Temp: 75-82 F (24-28 C) Tank: 30" (75 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Darkly arranged tank, open space for swimming. pH: <7, H: very soft.
Diet:	Small live, all prepared equally relished.
Breeding:	Male: slimmer. Tank: pH: 6-7 soft fine plants, Feed Artemia to new fry.
Sociability:	Groups of six to eight fish.
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Special Info:	Peaceful overall, and large for a tetra, these make a good companion for other peaceful tankmates.