Hemigrammus rodwayi
| Common Names: | Gold Tetra Golden Tetra |
| Synonyms: | Hemigrammus armstrongi |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Category: | Characins |
| Distribution: | America - South; Guyana, South America. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Delta; Delta |
| Temperament: | Schooling; A peaceful, schooling fish. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Redily accepts a variety of flake foods. A planted tank with bright lighting is the best habitat. Care must be taken to monitor water values as the Gold Tetra can be e to disease and parasites. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 5cm (2") Female: 5cm (2") |
| Water Region: | Middle; Middle |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | The female anal fin has a white leading edge and a red hue. |
| Breeding: | Very difficult. Chance matings are rare. |
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| Comments: | Not a beginners fish. |
| Main Colours: | Silver, Gold |
| Markings: | No Markings |
| Mouth: | Not Specified |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
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