Ember tetra

Hyphessobrycon amandae

Familia : Characidae

PezAgua dulcecharacids

The ember tetra is a small bright orange fish, very popular for nano tanks.

Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Bioma
Hors bassin amazonien : Paraná, Orénoque, Andes.

Descripción

This fish reaches about 2 cm. Its body is entirely orange to reddish, with a slightly darker caudal fin. Very peaceful and schooling. Males are more colorful than females. Active and swims throughout the water column. Its small size makes it an excellent choice for small tanks.

Hábitat

Región :

The ember tetra originates from clear, slow-moving waters of the Rio Araguaia basin in Brazil. It inhabits shallow areas with abundant aquatic vegetation and sandy substrate.

Distribución :

Parámetros recomendados

Temperatura2328 °C
pH5.57
GH28 °dGH
KH25 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 15 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.3 mg/L

Cuidado

Dificultad
1/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Tanque mín.
30 L
Grupo mín.
6
Tamaño adulto
2 cm
Esperanza de vida
3 años
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagación

Notas de cuidado

Temperature 23–28°C, pH 5.5–7.0, low to moderate hardness. A 30-liter tank is enough for a small school of 6–8. Well-filtered water with gentle flow. Dense planting and shaded areas are appreciated. Diet: micro-pellets, brine shrimp nauplii. Compatible with other small peaceful fish. Avoid larger species.

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