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Where Does GloFish Tetra Live?

Gymnocorymbus ternetzi (variedad GloFish)

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GloFish Tetra lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find GloFish Tetra

Water type
freshwater
Depth
Not applicable for the GloFish variant, as it is captive-bred. The wild type (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) inhabits shallow, slow-moving waters.
Environment
Aquarium environment. The wild type (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) is found in tributaries, floodplains, and slow-moving sections of rivers, often among dense vegetation.
Geographic range
Not naturally occurring in the wild. Originated in laboratories and is commercially bred. The wild-type Gymnocorymbus ternetzi is native to the Guaporé and Paraguay River basins in South America, including parts of Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina.

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