Glofish Skirt Tetras

GloFish® Skirt Tetra

Add a burst of glowing color and movement to your aquarium with GloFish® Skirt Tetras! These fluorescent versions of the classic Black Skirt Tetra are available in brilliant shades like Electric Green, Starfire Red, and Cosmic Blue. Under GloFish® blue LED lighting, their colors shine with stunning intensity, creating a captivating display in any freshwater setup.

GloFish Skirt Tetras are peaceful, social fish that thrive in groups of five or more. Their active swimming and schooling behavior make them a lively addition to community aquariums.

Care Information:

• Tank Size: 10 gallons minimum (larger for groups)

• Water Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• pH Level: 6.5–7.5

• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard (5–19 dGH)

• Lighting: Blue LED lighting enhances their natural fluorescence

• Lifespan: 3–5 years with proper care

• Behavior: Active, peaceful, mid-to-top level swimmers

• Tank Setup: Provide open swimming space with plants or decorations for hiding

Diet:

GloFish Skirt Tetras are omnivores and enjoy a varied diet.

• Staple Foods: High-quality flake food or micro pellets

• Treats: Freeze-dried bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia

• Feeding Schedule: 1–2 times daily, only what they can eat in 2–3 minutes

Ideal Tank Mates:

GloFish Skirt Tetras do well with other peaceful, community-oriented species.
Great companions include:

• Neon Tetras

• Corydoras Catfish

• Mollies

• Platies

• Danios

• Guppies

• Other GloFish species (e.g., GloFish Danios or Barbs)

Avoid housing them with aggressive or fin-nipping fish like Tiger Barbs or larger Cichlids.