Hyphessobrycon flammeusFlame TetraVon Rio TetraFire TetraVonRio TetraTet from RioTetra VonRio |
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| Physical |
| Size: | 4.81 cm (1.89 in.) Stocking Density Calculator |
| Color Variations: | Yellow. |
| Compatability: | Community
This fish is easily frightened and should not be kept with fish who are prone to nipping fins. |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 16.7 Gallons (63.22) Liters |
| Ease of Keeping: | 1 - 2 |
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| Water Conditions |
| Type: | Freshwater |
| Temperature: | 77.49° F (25.27° C) |
| pH: | 6.69 |
| General Hardness (GH): | 12.5 |
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| Living |
| Life Span: | 6 years. |
| Food Preference: | Omnivorous.
Should have a varied diet.
Worms, small crustaceans, and plants.
Live, frozen, flake, granules, or tablets.
Brine shrimp, Tubifex, insect larvae, and/or blood worms as a supplement. |
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| Swimming Level: | All Levels |
| Schooling: | Yes |
| Minimum School Size: | 7 |
| Setup: | Well planted tank with many good hiding places is necessary.
Also, prefers plenty of open space to swim freely.
Dimmed lighting.
Calm water movement.
Darker colors will help show off the color of these fish.
Prefers peat filtration and floating plants. |
| Distribution: | South America.
East Brazil coastal rivers.
Rio De Jeneiro.
Also, Colombia and Peru. |
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| Breeding |
| Ease of Breeding: | 2 - 3 |
| Sexing: | Males have a brighter coloring whereas the females are generally paler (sometimes even yellow) and have a black spot on their pectoral fin.
The anal fins of the females are concave. |
| Spawning Type: | Egg Layer |
| Request more detailed breeding information. |
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