Where Does GloFish Tetra Live?
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi (variedade GloFish)
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Where to find GloFish Tetra
- Water type
- freshwater
- Depth
- Not applicable for captive-bred fish. Wild Gymnocorymbus ternetzi inhabit mid-water to bottom regions of their natural habitats.
- Environment
- Aquarium environment. The wild progenitor, Gymnocorymbus ternetzi, is found in slow-moving rivers, streams, and tributaries, often in areas with dense vegetation and submerged roots.
- Geographic range
- GloFish Tetras are exclusively captive-bred. Their wild ancestor, Gymnocorymbus ternetzi, is native to the Paraná and Guaporé River basins in South America, including parts of Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina.
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