GloFish Tetra
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi color morph compatibility profile. Find the best tank mates by checking water parameters, aquarium swim zone pressure, social rules, and shrimp-safe verifications.
Core facts & bioload limits
Adult size2.5"
Minimum tank20 gal
Temperamentsemi_aggressive
Group6+
- temperature72-80F
- pH6-7.8
- water_hardnessGH 4-18 dGH | KH 2-10 dKH
- plant_safetysafe
- shrimp_safetycaution
- algae_eating_rolenone
- beginner_suitabilitybeginner
Community planning & swim zone pressure
When planning a community around GloFish Tetra, consider the aquarium swim zone pressure. This species primarily occupies the middle zone. Balance the setup by choosing tank mates that occupy the top or bottom zones to reduce crowding and stress.
Care caveats
- notesFluorescent color morph of the white/black skirt tetra; compatibility should follow skirt tetra temperament and schooling rules.
- caveatKeep in a group of 6 or more to reduce stress and nipping.
- caveatAvoid slow long-finned fish such as bettas, fancy guppies, and angelfish in small tanks.
- caveatThe fluorescent color is a trade morph, not a separate wild species.