Hyphessobrycon flammeus

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Flame Tetra
Flame Tetra
Species	Hyphessobrycon flammeus
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L)
Size	7.62 cm 2-3 " (5.1-7.6cm)
pH	5.5 - 7.3
Temp.	295.928 K 22.778 °C 532.67 °R 300.928 K 27.778 °C 541.67 °R73 -82 °F (22.8-27.8°C)
Water Hardness	3-12
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	5-12 years

[edit] Alternative names

Flame Tetra, Red Tetra

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Hyphessobrycon rubrostigma, Hyphessobrycon callistus rubrostigma

[edit] Sexing

Males are more brightly coloured with slightly more elongated and elaborate fins.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A peaceful fish, keep in groups of 6 or more. Will co-exist with most other peaceful community fish.

[edit] Diet

Omnivorous, will take pellets and flake as well as live and frozen food.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

This fish prefers a spacious tank with open swimming place and room to shoal. Some hiding places in plants would be appreciated.

[edit] Behaviour

A peaceful shoaling fish.

[edit] Identification

An attractive little tetra, looks similar to the Black Skirt Tetra, but rather than the silver and black, they are silver and red, and not quite as high-backed.

[edit] Pictures

Flame Tetras

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Mongabay