Fin's Fish Guide
The Glass tetra (Bryconops alburnoides) is a freshwater fish of the family Iguanodectidae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
The Glass tetra is a characin (Iguanodectidae) from fresh water of the Amazon and Orinoco basins in South America. The species grows to about 15 cm and has a slender, silvery, streamlined body. As an open-water schooling fish it swims in clear rivers and streams and eats insects, small invertebrates and plant material. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Glass tetra?
The Glass tetra has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Glass tetra live?
The Glass tetra lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. South America: Brazil, Venezuela
How big does the Glass tetra get?
The Glass tetra grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Glass tetra dangerous to humans?
No, the Glass tetra is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Bryconops
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