How to Identify Albino Goldfin Tetra

To identify Albino Goldfin Tetra (Hemigrammus scoleri), look at these key features.

Physical Characteristics

Body shape

compressed

Coloration

The 'Albino Goldfin' strain exhibits a pale, often translucent white to yellowish body due to the absence of melanin. The eyes are typically red or pink, characteristic of albinism. The fins, particularly the dorsal, anal, and caudal fins, display vibrant yellow to orange pigmentation, which can be quite striking against the pale body. Wild-type Hemigrammus scoleri typically has a silvery body with a distinct dark lateral stripe and often red coloration in the fins.

Scale type

cycloid

Mouth position

terminal

Distinctive features

Albino coloration (white/yellowish body, red eyes), Vibrant yellow to orange fins, Small size, typically 3-4 cm (1.2-1.6 inches) in total length, Adipose fin present

Dorsal fin

Single, relatively tall dorsal fin, often with yellow/orange coloration.

Tail fin

Forked caudal fin, typically with strong yellow/orange pigmentation.

Pectoral fin

Small, clear to slightly yellowish pectoral fins.

Distinctive fins

Presence of a small, fleshy adipose fin between the dorsal and caudal fins, characteristic of characins. All fins, especially dorsal, anal, and caudal, are typically brightly colored yellow to orange in the 'Goldfin' strain.

Identification Tips

1. 1

   Coloration

   Look for the characteristic albino body (pale white/yellowish) and red eyes, combined with bright yellow to orange fins. This combination is unique to the 'Albino Goldfin' strain.

2. 2

   Size and Shape

   Small, compressed body, typical of many Hemigrammus species, reaching about 3-4 cm. The presence of an adipose fin confirms its characin identity.

3. 3

   Behavior

   Observe schooling behavior. They are typically active swimmers in the mid-water column.

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