Hyphessobrycon amandae
Ember Tetra
Ember Tetras are beautiful, nano-sized fish with a translucent orange body. They are peaceful and look best in a large school against green plants. They are very popular for aquascaping.
Ensure perfect water for Ember Tetra ➔
Perfect for Aquaware Monitoring
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Note: Requires Stability
Avoid stress caused by fluctuating parameters. To boost the immune system, smart monitoring (e.g., with Aquaware) is the best path to long-term health.
Temperature
23 - 29 °C
73 - 84 °F
pH Value
5.5 - 7.0 pH
Acidity Level
Mineral Content (TDS)
20 - 150 ppm
✅ Ideal for Aquaware Sensor
Did you know?
Their color intensifies when they are happy and fed a high-quality, varied diet.
Aquaware Pro Tip
Keep them with other nano fish; large tank mates may mistake them for food.
Natural Habitat
Slow-moving forest streams in the Araguaia River basin (Brazil).
Diet & Nutrition
Omnivore. Small flakes, micro-pellets, and baby brine shrimp.
Behavior
Peaceful schooling fish. Very social and active.
Max Size
2 cm (0.8 inches)
Average adult size
Lifespan
2-4 years
Years with proper care
Swim Zone
Preferred tank region
Top
Mid 🐟
Bottom
Min. Tank
30 Liters
Recommended minimum size
Social
10 Fish
Schooling fish (Minimum!)
Add. Space
2 L
Required per additional fish
💧 +2 Liters needed