Ember Tetra

Fish Species

Ember Tetra

Hyphessobrycon amandae

About

The Ember Tetra is a vibrant and peaceful schooling fish, renowned for its striking orange-red coloration. Growing to only about 2.5 cm, it's an excellent choice for nano aquariums and planted tanks. They thrive in soft, acidic water and appreciate dense vegetation, which mimics their natural habitat in South American rivers. Ember Tetras are active swimmers but generally non-aggressive, making them ideal tank mates for other small, peaceful fish.

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Classification

Scientific Name

Hyphessobrycon amandae

Origin Region

South America (Araguaia River basin, Brazil)

Water Type

freshwater

Diet

Omnivore

Care Difficulty

Beginner

Max Size

2.5 cm | 1.0 in

Water Requirements
Amazon Basin

Temperature

24–29°C

pH

5.5–7

GH Hardness

1–8dGH

KH Alkalinity

1–4dKH

Min Tank Size

20L