• Keeping Difficulty: Beginner
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Max Size: 4cm

Preferred Water Parameters:

• Water Temperature: 22-27 ⁰C
• pH Level: 6.0-7.5
• General Hardness: 50 – 150ppm

The Flame Tetra, Hyphessobrycon flammeus also known as the Von-Rio Tetra, Fire Tetra, Red Tetra and Orange Tetra, is a species of the Tetra family that is peaceful and hardy. It is great for beginners. The flame tetra is a shoaling species that enjoys a planted aquarium in groups of 6 or more. It is an active tetra best suited to community aquariums with similarly sized peaceful community fish.

Native to South America and found in coastal rivers of Brazil.

Features of Flame Tetra’s:

• Silver deep set body with red to orange anal fins with colour blending up the body
• Males a slightly smaller & brighter than females
• Best kept in groups of 6 or more
• Energetic and active swimmers
• Care level: Beginner
• Grows up to 4cm

Flame Tetra Diet :

Flame Tetra are omnivores that require a high protein diet. It should be a varied diet for optimal health. They will accept flakes and pellets, and their diet should be supplemented with spirulina, blackworms, bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.