Ember Tetra
General
- Geographic Origin: Brazil
- Latin Name: Hyphessobrycon amandae
- Other Names & Variants:
- Fire Tetra
- Ember tetra
- Amanda’s tetra
- dwarf red tetra
- red tetra
- Orange Jewels
- fire tetra
Characteristics
- Colors: Black , Clear , Orange , Red
- Lifespan: 2.0 - 3.5 years
- Average Size: 0.8 inches
- Temperament: Communal
- Breeding Style: Eggs
- Substrate Preference: Sand
- Swim Zone: Middle
Foods
The following foods are recommended for Ember Tetra.
- Brine Shrimp (freeze-dried)
- Brine Shrimp (frozen)
- Brine Shrimp (live)
- Cyclops (frozen)
- Daphnia (freeze-dried)
- Daphnia (frozen)
- Daphnia (live)
- Flakes
- Pellets
- Tubifex Worms
- Vinegar Eels (live)
Water Parameters
Parameters below are based on research and fish keeping experience. Note that fish bred in captivity can adjust to different water parameters over time. Local selection may differ.
- Water Flow Preference: Slow
- pH:
5.67 - 7.17
- Temperature: 70.0°F - 82.0°F
Tank Mates
Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.
The Ember Tetra is best kept in groups of 8.
- Annies Goby
- Black Neon Tetra
- Bleeding Heart Tetra
- Bronze Corydora
- Celestial Pearl Danio
- Cobalt Blue Dwarf Goby
- False Julii Corydora
- Gold Tetra
- Harlequin Rasbora
- Honey Gourami
- Julii Corydorya Catfish
- Miguelito Corydora
- Nothobranchius guentheri
- Otocinclus
- Pygmy Corydora
- Serpae Tetra
- Sterbai Corydora