Ember Tetra Care Guide
Hyphessobrycon amandae · Easy care · 10 gallon minimum
A tiny glowing-orange nano fish, perfect for planted 10–20g tanks; best in large, tight shoals.
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How big does a ember tetra get?
A ember tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae) reaches about 0.8 inches as an adult. Plan tank size and tank mates around the adult size, not the small fish you buy at the store.
Tank size & setup
Give a ember tetra a minimum of 10 gallons, with water at 73–84°F and a pH of 5.5–7. Keep them in groups of at least 8 — they are shoaling fish and become stressed and washed-out alone. As a easy-care, omnivore species, a stable, cycled tank with the right diet keeps them healthiest.
Good tank mates
Pair a ember tetra with peaceful species that share its temperature and pH range. Compatible options include:
- Neon Tetra — 1.5", 10g min
- Guppy — 2.0", 10g min
- Molly — 4.0", 20g min
- Platy — 2.5", 10g min
- Zebra Danio — 2.0", 10g min
About the ember tetra
The ember tetra is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acestrorhamphidae, the American characins. This fish is found in the Araguaia River basin of Brazil. It was discovered in 1987 and named in honor of the fish explorer Heiko Bleher's mother, Amanda Bleher.
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