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GloFish Aquarium Care Guide

Gymnocorymbus ternetzi / Puntigrus tetrazona / Danio rerio

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Keeping GloFish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: beginner
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: omnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 10 gallons (for Danios/Tetras), 20 gallons (for Barbs)
  • Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful, similarly sized community fish. Specific compatibility depends on the base species (e.g., GloFish Tetras with other tetras, GloFish Barbs with other barbs or robust community fish).
  • Special requirements: Require a stable, well-filtered aquarium. Their vibrant coloration is enhanced under blue or actinic lighting. While they are genetically modified, their care requirements are identical to their non-modified counterparts.

Water parameters

Temperature
22-28°C (72-82°F)
pH level
6.5-7.5
Hardness
5-19 dGH

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