Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – flake, micro pellets, frozen brine shrimp
Aquarium species profile
Head and Tail Light Tetra
Hemigrammus ocellifer · South America (Amazon basin — Brazil, Bolivia, Peru)
Minimum tank10 gal
Adult size1.75"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentPeaceful
Temperature72–82°F
pH range6.0–7.5
Compatible tank mates
Other small tetras, Corydoras, rasboras, livebearers
Tank mates to avoid
Large predatory fish, aggressive cichlids
Care notes
Named for the golden spot at the base of the caudal fin and a gold spot above the eye — resembles headlights and taillights. Classic community aquarium species. Hardy, peaceful, and easy to breed.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.