Gold Tetra
Hemigrammus rodwayi · family Characidae
Parameters
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C
- pH
- 5.5–7.5
- Hardness
- 2–12 °dGH
- Tank volume
- from 80 L
- Maximum size
- up to 5 cm
- Group size
- min 6, ideal 8
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swimming zone
- Middle
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Lifespan
- 3–5 years
Description
The body is coated in guanine — a pigment producing the golden sheen. In the wild this is a defensive response to trematodes; the trait persists in aquarium populations.
Care
Tolerant. A dark substrate enhances the gleam.
Feeding
Omnivore.
Compatibility
Compatibility data not yet available.
Goldie editorial team
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Sources
- Wikipedia: Hemigrammus rodwayi · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22