Glo Tetra Breeding
Tetra species can lay light sensitive eggs so that s why the tanks are covered.
Glo tetra breeding. Fish usually have to be conditioned with living or frozen foods for a few weeks and then hope for a big weather system to move in as this may trigger spawning. The easier way to breed the more forgiving glowlight tetra is to used well aged natural chlorine free water for example rainwater from a rural area. Externally the cardinal tetra resembles the usual neon the body is elongated the red stripe does not break off from the head to the tail fin it covers the entire abdomen.
Breeding the glowlight tetra glowlight tetras have been successfully bred in the aquarium but the process is known to be somewhat challenging. On this video i ll be showing you how to set up a breeding tank for glowlight tetra breeding. These fish can be picky about spawning conditions.
To breed neon tetras start by setting up a breeding tank using soft slightly acidic water. It s best to have a separate tank for them to spawn in as they will eat the eggs and the fry if any hatch. Or a big cool water change may do so.
These extremely beautiful fish can be found on the upper reaches of the rio negro we have had it since 1961. It comes as a surprise to the owners when they see female glofish pregnant. Tetras typically breed after a few days but if this doesn t happen then slightly adjust the ph and temperature of the water.
Most of the time the breeding of glofish tetras occurs without the knowledge of the owners. Prepare a separate breeding tank with very soft water of no more than 6 dgh and ph of 5 5 to 7 0. When all the facilities provided by the owners are optimum and there is no deficiency in the care of fish they are most likely to breed.
Glowlight tetras are more than capable of breeding in captivity. Join me for p. Use peat to soften and darken the water.
The male will drive the female over the mops where the pair appear to quickly lock fins embrace and perform a barrel roll while the eggs are extruded and fertilised. Plus the eggs are highly sensitive to light. Tetras are not the easiest fish to breed.
Watching the glowlight spawn is a sight to behold. Adding the fish and watching them spawn. Then set the tank in a dark place and introduce some adult tetras into it.