Glass tetra

Bario oligolepis

Red upper eyes, a netted silver body and a dark tail band

This deep-bodied fish resembles the red-eye tetra but grows larger.

Reaches up to 12 cm TL or 10 cm SL. Do not plan adult space as if it were a 5 cm fish.

Appearance and identification

Resembles the red-eye tetra; the pale area beside the tail band is not diagnostic.

Keep in a group of at least six; ten or more is better.

Provide plenty of room for an adult group.

Provide suitable dry food supplemented with frozen or live food.

Check aggression and predation risks before combining with large cichlids.

Suits a maintained planted setup with swimming room.

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