Green Fire Tetra Care Guide
Aphyocharax rathbuni
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Bioload Score
600
- Max Size
- 5.0 cm / 2.0"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 75L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous; prefers a varied diet including high-quality flake foods, small pellets, and live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms.
Community Compatibility
Ideal for community tanks with other peaceful, similarly sized fish. Their calm nature makes them compatible with a variety of tank mates, including other small tetras, rasboras, and dwarf cichlids. Avoid large or aggressive species that may intimidate or prey on them.
Good to Know
The Green Fire Tetra is known for its striking appearance, with vibrant green iridescence on the body and fiery red colors on the fins, making it a popular choice among aquarists looking to add a splash of color to their freshwater aquariums.
Gender Differences
Males are generally more slender and vibrant in coloration, especially during spawning times, compared to females who are slightly rounder in body shape.
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