{"product_id":"head-tail-light-tetra-3cm","title":"Head \u0026 Tail Light Tetra 3cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nta-product\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"nta-title\"\u003eHead \u0026amp; Tail Light Tetra (\u003cem\u003eHemigrammus ocellifer\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nta-tagline\"\u003ePeaceful, hardy and beautifully reflective, the Head \u0026amp; Tail Light Tetra is a classic South American schooling fish named for the bright reflective markings around the eye and tail base. Kept in a proper group, \u003cem\u003eHemigrammus ocellifer\u003c\/em\u003e adds gentle movement and subtle silver-gold sparkle to planted community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific name: \u003cem\u003eHemigrammus ocellifer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon names: Head \u0026amp; Tail Light Tetra, Head-and-Tail Light Tetra, Beacon Tetra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult size: Approximately 4–5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank size: 60L+ recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty: 🟢 Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament: Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwimming level: Midwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest kept: Groups of at least 6, with larger groups preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔️ Perfect if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a peaceful schooling tetra.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou enjoy planted community aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou prefer subtle silver and gold colouration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want an active but manageable midwater fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are looking for a hardy species suitable for newer aquarists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❌ Avoid if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou intend to keep only one or two individuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour aquarium is not properly cycled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou keep large aggressive fish likely to intimidate or eat small tetras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a solitary centrepiece species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Head \u0026amp; Tail Light Tetras?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Head \u0026amp; Tail Light Tetra is an understated species that becomes much more impressive when settled into a planted aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts translucent silver body is accented by reflective markings near the eye and at the base of the tail, producing the characteristic “headlight” and “taillight” effect that gives the species its common name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are peaceful social fish and look best moving together through the middle of the aquarium in a proper group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir hardy nature, modest adult size and straightforward feeding requirements make them an excellent choice for peaceful community setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful community temperament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy and beginner friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive reflective head and tail markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive schooling behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManageable adult size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for planted community aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box nta-warning\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare made simple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: Approximately 23–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: Approximately 5.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Clean, stable and well oxygenated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet: Omnivorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaple foods: Quality flakes and appropriately sized micro-pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplement with: Brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlow: Gentle to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetup: Plants around the sides and rear with open midwater swimming space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular water changes help maintain strong colour and condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep in a proper social group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs perfectly with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther peaceful tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarlequin Rasboras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall peaceful gouramis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDwarf cichlids with suitable temperament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther peaceful community fish of similar size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTA Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHead \u0026amp; Tail Light Tetras are easy to overlook when seen individually in a dealer tank. Keep six or more together in a planted aquarium with slightly subdued lighting and their reflective eye and tail markings become much more noticeable. A larger group also gives you more confident, natural schooling behaviour.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the scientific name of the Head \u0026amp; Tail Light Tetra?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe accepted scientific name is \u003cem\u003eHemigrammus ocellifer\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow large do Head \u0026amp; Tail Light Tetras grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults generally reach approximately 4–5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow many should I keep?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep at least six, although a larger group is preferable where aquarium size allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre Head \u0026amp; Tail Light Tetras peaceful?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. They are peaceful schooling fish well suited to community aquariums with similarly peaceful species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat should I feed them?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffer quality flakes or small pellets as a staple and supplement them with live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan they live with shrimp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdult shrimp may coexist with them in a well-planted aquarium, but very small shrimplets can be treated as food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo they need a heater?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn most Australian homes a heater is recommended to maintain a stable tropical temperature, particularly during cooler periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan Head \u0026amp; Tail Light Tetras breed in aquariums?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. They are egg-scattering fish and provide no parental care. Adults may consume eggs and fry, so a dedicated breeding setup improves survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre they suitable for beginners?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Their peaceful temperament, hardiness and straightforward feeding requirements make them a good beginner community fish once the aquarium is properly cycled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do they live?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith clean water, good nutrition and appropriate social conditions, they commonly live for around 3–5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pisces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43244088197329,"sku":"22010","price":6.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/5771\/2849\/files\/head-tail-light-tetra-3cm-nta.png?v=1786655677","url":"https:\/\/nanotanksaustralia.com.au\/products\/head-tail-light-tetra-3cm","provider":"Nano Tanks Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}