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Hyphessobrycon amandae 'Ember Tetra'
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Origin: Brazil (Araguaia River)
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Water Parameters
Temperature23–27 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH5.5–7.5
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GH (Hardness)1–10 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)1–6 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 1.5 cm
- Min Tank
- 20 L
- Lifespan
- 2-3
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- Yes (10–30+)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- completely peaceful; safe with shrimp
About
Hyphessobrycon amandae, the Ember Tetra, is a tiny (1.5 cm) tetra glowing with brilliant orange-red colouration. One of the most popular nano fish for planted aquariums and biotope setups. Schooling species that looks stunning against green plants.
Care Guide
School of 10+. Soft, slightly acidic water. Temperature 23–27°C, pH 5.5–7.5. Feed micro-pellets, baby brine shrimp, small flakes. Peaceful with all nano species. Great with shrimp.
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