Hyphessobrycon amandae

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Ember Tetra
Ember Tetra
Species	Hyphessobrycon amandae
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	37.854 liters 37,854.118 mL 10 US Gallons (37.9L)
Size	0.787 in 1-2 cm (0.4-0.8")
pH	6.5 - 7.0
Temp.	297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 301.15 K 82.4 °F 542.07 °R24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)
Water Hardness	6-10
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Ember Tetra, Dwarf Red Tetra, Red Tetra, Fire Tetra

[edit] Sexing

There are no colour differences between the sexes but mature females will appear more plump and rounded in the belly area than males. You can also identify them by their swimbladder, which is clearly visible through their almost transparent bodies. In the male this has an irregular pointed shape, in the female it is more even.

[edit] Tank compatibility

As these fish are so small they're best kept with other small peaceful fish, dwarf corydoras such as Corydoras habrosus for example. Do not keep with predatory or aggressive fish.

[edit] Diet

Will take most small pellet and flake foods as well as bloodworm and brine shrimp.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Appreciate soft water, will only breed in soft water also. Work well in planted nano tanks.

[edit] Behaviour

A peaceful shoaling fish.

[edit] Identification

An exceptionally tiny Tetra who's body is almost translucent while being bright orange-red in colour, fins are mostly clear with some red colouring.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Aqua Hobby