GloFish Tetra

Gymnocorymbus ternetzi (GM)

GloFish Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi (GM)) — Easy care, Peaceful, under Tetra & Characin. Minimum tank in the app: 19.8 US gal min; aim for 75–81°F and pH 6–7.5. Details below match the app.

GloFish Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi (GM)) in a planted freshwater aquarium
Care levelEasy
TemperamentPeaceful
Min tank size19.8 US gal min
pH range6–7.5
Temperature75–81°F
Max size2.6 in (6.5 cm)
Captive lifespan4–8 years
SchoolingYes · 6+ recommended

Captive lifespan reflects typical experience in a home aquarium, not maximum recorded age; genetics, sourcing, and care vary.

Natural distribution

Captive bred (GM Black Skirt Tetra)

  • South America

Regional colours match the stocking calculator’s origin map.

GloFish Tetra Tank Setup

Plan for at least 19.8 US gal min of water—that is the minimum in our database for a workable setup, not a challenge to crowd fish. Aim to hold 75–81°F and pH 6–7.5 without daily drama. These fish use the Mid zone most, so put wood, plants, or open water there accordingly.

What Do GloFish Tetras Eat?

We record diet as Omnivore (micro foods). Offer a few food types that match—dry, frozen, or gel—and swap now and then. One flake every day for a year is how dull color and gut trouble creep in.

GloFish Tetra Tank Mates

Temperament in the data: Peaceful. Flagged as a fin nipper, so long flowing fins and slow targets are a poor match. Keep in groups of 6+. Fin nipping increases in small groups. GMO fish - cannot be legally bred or sold in some regions including EU and Australia. Plug your full stock list into the stocking calculator—single-species compatibility scores are hints, not a whole-tank verdict.

Are GloFish Tetras Good for Beginners?

Often a sensible first fish once the tank is cycled and you are willing to test water sometimes. Skip the impulse buy on the same day you set up the tank.

Building a community? Run the full list through the stocking calculator before you add anything else.

Log tests and reminders in App-aquatic—free, same data you see here.