In terms of the aquascape, Gold Tetras do well with a substrate of sand, as they enjoy in the wild. Providing these conditions for your Gold Tetras will result in optimal well-being for your fish. In their natural habitat, Gold Tetras enjoy slow-moving, brackish water. Even fish that are bred in captivity appreciate the conditions of the wild, even if they have never seen them before.
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Gold tetra skin#
The presence of the trematode is the catalyst for a skin reaction in the fish in which spots of guanin, which protects them from the parasite, create a lovely gold color.Īquarium fish always do better when you can recreate their natural habitat. In some parts of their natural habitat, however, Gold Tetras are exposed to the trematode parasite, which is dangerous to them. They do have some colors in their fins (black, red, gold, white), but their bodies are definitely a silverish grey. Gold Tetras, scientific name Hemigrammus rodwayi, are naturally not gold at all, but silver-grey. Their varied coloring has been a source of confusion for taxonomists.
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Gold Tetras are native to the South American coast, specifically in the creeks, floodplains, rivers, and tributaries of Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname. Advertisements Category Rating Care Level: Beginner to intermediate Temperament: Peaceful Color Form: Black, gold, silver, yellow Lifespan: 3-4 years Size: 1.5 inches Diet: Omnivore Family: Characidae Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons Tank Set-Up: Freshwater with driftwood Compatibility: Peaceful community