Ember Tetra Care Guide
Hyphessobrycon amandae
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Bioload Score
200
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 2.0 cm / 0.8"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 5.5 – 7.0
- Min Tank Size
- 37L (10 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
Ember Tetras are peaceful and can be kept with other small, non-aggressive fish such as other small Tetra species, Rasboras, peaceful Gouramis, and small peaceful catfish like Corydoras.
Good to Know
Ember Tetras can be easily outcompeted for food by larger or more aggressive tank mates, so ensure proper feeding and observe their behavior during feeding times.
Gender Differences
Females are generally rounder and have a more pronounced belly, especially when gravid.
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