Head and Tail Light Tetra
Remarks: Head and tail light tetras are a great choice for beginners and small tanks. They have bright yellow bodies with two iridescent spots on the tail and behind the gills. They should be kept in groups of at least 6.
Ā The scientific name for the head and tail light tetra used to be Hemigrammus ocellifer. However, it was reclassified as Holopristis ocellifer after the completion of an intensive phylogenic study on species in the family Characidae. Many other species were reclassified as well as a result of this study which can be read here: https://academic.oup.com/zoolinnean/article-abstract/202/1/zlae101/7748269
Ā The following article also provides a good breakdown of the results of the study and does not have a paywall: https://aquainfo.org/the-end-of-the-characidae-family-as-we-know-it/
Scientific Name: Holopristis ocellifer
Common Name: Head and Tail Light Tetra
Max Size: 1.5"
pH: 5.0-8.0
Hardness: Soft
Temperature: 70-82Ā°
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Region of Origin: South America
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foods
Original: $5.99
-65%$5.99
$2.10Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Description
Remarks: Head and tail light tetras are a great choice for beginners and small tanks. They have bright yellow bodies with two iridescent spots on the tail and behind the gills. They should be kept in groups of at least 6.
Ā The scientific name for the head and tail light tetra used to be Hemigrammus ocellifer. However, it was reclassified as Holopristis ocellifer after the completion of an intensive phylogenic study on species in the family Characidae. Many other species were reclassified as well as a result of this study which can be read here: https://academic.oup.com/zoolinnean/article-abstract/202/1/zlae101/7748269
Ā The following article also provides a good breakdown of the results of the study and does not have a paywall: https://aquainfo.org/the-end-of-the-characidae-family-as-we-know-it/
Scientific Name: Holopristis ocellifer
Common Name: Head and Tail Light Tetra
Max Size: 1.5"
pH: 5.0-8.0
Hardness: Soft
Temperature: 70-82Ā°
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Region of Origin: South America
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foods
