Ember Tetra

Species Name: Hyphessobrycon amandae
Common Name: Ember Tetra

Care Instructions:

• Temperature: 21 – 27°C
• pH Range: 6.6 – 7.2
• Tank Size: Minimum of 40 liters
• Maximum Size: 2 cm
• Shoal Size: Keep in groups of 6 or more
• Temperament: Peaceful, schooling fish suitable for community tanks

Compatibility:

• Ideal Tank Mates: Ember Tetras are community fish and do well with similar-sized, peaceful species that won’t prey on them. Suitable companions include rasboras, tetras, danios, and other small, non-aggressive fish.
• Tank Zones: They swim in the middle of the aquarium, making them compatible with bottom dwellers like corydoras and otocinclus, as well as surface dwellers like pencilfish.

Diet:

• Feeding: Ember Tetras are omnivores and not particularly picky eaters. They prefer tiny, slow-sinking foods. A varied diet with different types of fish food is important for their health, providing essential nutrients and vitamins.

General Information:

• Activity: Active and vibrant fish with a playful nature. They often display comical behavior and are always looking for food.
• Coloration: They “colour up” beautifully in a heavily planted aquarium with a dark-colored substrate, enhancing their vibrant appearance.
• Behavior: Ember Tetras are fast swimmers and enjoy swimming among plants or shoaling in the middle of the tank. They are happiest when kept in groups, where they can exhibit their natural schooling behavior.

DISCLAIMER:

• In-Store Purchase Only: All live fish are available for in-store purchase only. Each species may vary in appearance, and color patterns can develop differently depending on life stages and environmental factors.