Ember tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae · Characidae
Also known as Fire tetra
Beginner
Tiny orange shoaler that stays visible in nano planted tanks and never bothers anyone.
In short: An ember tetra needs at least 40 L (11 US gal), water at 22–28 °C (72–82 °F) and pH 5.5–7.5. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 10 or more, and rated beginner to keep.
- Minimum tank
- 40 L (11 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)
- pH
- 5.5–7.5
- Adult size
- 2 cm (0.8 in)
- Group size
- 10+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 40 L (11 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)
- pH
- 5.5–7.5
- Hardness
- 2–15 dGH
- Lifespan
- 2–4 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — micro pellets, crushed flake, baby brine shrimp.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Araguaia basin, Brazil
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Slow, plant-choked forest pools
- Natural conditions
- Soft, warm, acidic water with heavy plant cover.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 10 fish
- Swims
- Mid-water
- Good tank mates
- Chili rasboraCherry shrimpPygmy corydorasOtocinclus
- Avoid
- BettaAngelfishAny fish over 10 cm
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Males are slimmer and more intensely orange.
- Notes
- Egg scatterer; spawns in moss, adults eat the eggs.
- Common ailments
- IchStress from bright open tanks
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