Hyphessobrycon amandae

Ember Tetra

Fire Tetra

 
Physical
Size:2.29 cm (0.9 in.)     Stocking Density Calculator
Compatability:Community
Should not be kept with predetory fish.
Minimum Tank Size:10 Gallons (37.85) Liters
Ease of Keeping:1 - 2
Water Conditions
Type:Freshwater
Temperature:76.89° F (24.94° C)
pH:6.6
General Hardness (GH):8.83
Living
Food Preference:Omnivorous.
Small invertebrates and plants matter.
Accepts flake, frozen, and freeze dried foods.
Brine shrimp, daphnia, freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, and micro pellet food to supplement their diet.
Swimming Level:Middle
Schooling:Yes
Minimum School Size:4
Setup:Live plants.
Dark substrate.
Plenty of swimming area.
Dim lighting.
Slow to moderately flowing water.
Distribution:South America
Argentina, Brazil
Araguaia Basin
Breeding
Ease of Breeding:2 - 3
Sexing:No sexual dimorphism.
Spawning Type:Egg layer
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http://www.aqua-fish.net
http://www.wikipedia.org
http://www.livefish.com.au
http://fishbase.fishinfo.cn
http://aquavisie.retry.org

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