Flame Tetra Care Guide
Hyphessobrycon flammeus
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Bioload Score
600
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 5.0 cm / 2.0"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 37L (10 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
Peaceful community fish such as other small tetras, rasboras, dwarf gouramis, small catfish, and peaceful shrimp species. Avoid keeping them with aggressive or fin-nipping fish.
Gender Differences
Males are typically more colorful and slender, while females are rounder and less vibrant.
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