{"product_id":"head-tail-light-tetra-hemigrammus-ocellifer","title":"Head \u0026 Tail Light Tetra - Hemigrammus ocellifer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead \u0026amp; Tail Light Tetra (Hemigrammus ocellifer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Head \u0026amp; Tail Light Tetra is a peaceful freshwater shoaling fish admired for its reflective “light” markings near the head and tail, silvery body and calm community behaviour. Also known as the Beacon Fish or Head-and-Taillight Tetra, this species is a classic choice for mature planted aquariums and peaceful tropical community setups. It is hardy, attractive and best kept in groups, where its natural shoaling behaviour and subtle markings are shown at their best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead \u0026amp; Tail Light Tetra, Head-and-Taillight Tetra, Beacon Fish, Head and Tail Light Tetra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name (Latin):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHemigrammus ocellifer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternative \/ Current Taxonomy Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolopristis ocellifera may appear in some current references, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHemigrammus ocellifer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains widely used in the aquarium trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 4–5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \/ Natural Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Head \u0026amp; Tail Light Tetra originates from South America, where it is associated with slow-moving rivers, tributaries, floodplain waters and vegetated margins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the wild, it is often found in calm or gently flowing habitats with plant cover, submerged roots, leaf litter and shaded areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the aquarium, it does best in a mature planted setup with open swimming space, soft décor, plants around the edges and stable water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 23–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Range: 6.0–7.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness: Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonia\/Nitrite: 0 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate: Kept low and stable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlow: Gentle to moderate preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead \u0026amp; Tail Light Tetras are peaceful shoaling fish and should be kept with calm community tankmates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are best kept in groups, where they become more confident, display more natural behaviour and show better colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmnivore \/ Small Community Diet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead \u0026amp; Tail Light Tetras are easy to feed and accept a wide range of small aquarium foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffer quality tropical flakes, micro pellets and small granules as the staple diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplement with frozen or live foods such as daphnia, cyclops, brineshrimp, bloodworm and mosquito larvae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA varied diet helps support colour, condition and activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 60 litres for a small group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarger aquariums are recommended for bigger groups or mixed community setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA longer aquarium with open swimming space is preferred, as this species looks best when kept in a proper shoal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Activity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Head \u0026amp; Tail Light Tetra is an active but not overly boisterous midwater fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA settled group will swim together through open areas, then move among plants or shaded cover when startled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reflective markings near the eye and tail become especially noticeable under aquarium lighting, giving the species its common name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunity Suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful Community Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Head \u0026amp; Tail Light Tetra is suitable for peaceful tropical community aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable tankmates include other peaceful tetras, rasboras, danios, pencilfish, small corydoras, otocinclus, bristlenose plecos, peaceful dwarf cichlids with care and small gourami with care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid large fish, aggressive species, fin-nippers, boisterous barbs, predatory fish and any tankmate large enough to swallow them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Requirements or Care Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep this species in a group of at least 6, with 8 or more preferred where space allows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mature aquarium with stable water quality, plant cover and open swimming space is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid bright, bare aquariums, as the fish will feel more secure with plants, wood or shaded areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a good community tetra, but it should not be mixed with much larger predatory fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular water changes and low nitrate will help maintain colour, activity and long-term health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike many tetras, it may scatter eggs among plants, but adults provide no parental care and may eat eggs or fry in a community aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon to occasional, depending on supplier and season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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