Ember Tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 Videos 11 External links

Alternative names

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

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.

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.

Diet

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

Feeding regime

Feed once or twice day.

Environment Specifics

Appreciate soft water, will only breed in soft water. Colors look better with a pH under 7.0. Works well in planted nano tanks.

Behaviour

A peaceful shoaling fish.

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.

Pictures

Hyphessobrycon amandae-8834.jpg

Videos

In a planted tank with other fish:

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Aqua Hobby
• Seriously Fish