Gold Tetra
✅ Level: Easy — a peaceful, colorful schooling fish for the community aquarium.
The Gold Tetra (Hyphessobrycon Eos) is a beautiful, golden-yellow/pink colored tetra that looks best in a good school. As a schooling fish, it feels most comfortable in a group, where its calm swimming behavior really shines.
🐠 Animal Specifications
| Max. length | ±6 cm |
| Temperature | 24–28°C |
| pH | 5.5–7.0 |
| Min. aquarium length | 80 cm |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Min. school size | 10 pieces |
| Origin | South America |
| Family | Characidae |
| Difficulty | ⭐ Easy |
🏪 Collection & Guarantee
- Only available for collection at our store in Heinkenszand — this animal is not shipped
- Feel free to inspect the fish thoroughly in the store when picking up
- When collecting, feel free to ask for advice on care or the composition of your aquarium
✂️ Care
Keep in a school of at least 10 pieces — the larger the group, the calmer and more beautiful their swimming behavior. A well-planted aquarium with sufficient open swimming space brings out the best in this species.
🐠 Combination tip
Peaceful and good to combine with other calm community fish such as corydoras, other tetra species, and dwarf gouramis.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many specimens should I buy at minimum?
At least 10 pieces — as a schooling fish, it feels insecure in groups that are too small, which can cause stress.
Is this fish suitable for a community aquarium?
Yes, the Gold Tetra is peaceful and combines well with other calm species.
How big does this fish get?
Up to about 6 cm — take into account an aquarium of at least 80 cm.
Do you have another question? Feel free to visit our store — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.
Why Aquarium Plant Shop?
- Many types of aquarium fish in stock.
- Pick up in store is possible 6 days a week.
- Livestock will not be shipped.
