Flame Tetra

Flame Tetra: Originally from South America, this little tropical fish is one of the most often kept fish in aquariums today.

Flame tetra is a calm fish that require little maintenance and don’t have particular food preferences. They can withstand a broad range of water conditions and temperatures, and their schools look lovely in a communal tank.

The flame tetra (Hyphessobrycon flameus) has several common names, including the Von Rio tetra. Other names are fire, red, or orange flame tetra.

They can be found in the Guandu and Paraiba do Sul Rivers. There are also a few small populations in the Sao Paulo area, however, these may be the result of commercial breeders.

The breed was brought to the country in 1920, and for many years it was a well-liked addition to home aquariums.

The flame tetra is widely seen in home aquariums but is rarely seen in the wild. Flame tetra populations in the wild have decreased as a result of invasive species, pollution, and habitat loss.

Male and female flame tetras are difficult to distinguish at first glance. Their fins are flame-red, and their bodies are both silvery.

II. You would love the fish because…

Flame Tetra swimming in a freshwater tank amidst driftwood.

Adult males appear to be significantly smaller and have bodies that taper toward the tail upon closer inspection. Their anal fins include a tiny, bony hook that is utilized for mating and is edged with black.

The color of the males is more vibrant, and they have two dark spots on the front of their bodies. They can nearly entirely turn brilliant crimson.

Particularly when they are prepared to spawn, the females have larger, more rounded bodies.

They lack the conspicuous, black border that the males’ anal fins have, which instead taper to a point. Females have softer, less vibrant colors.

Small fish called flame tetras can grow to a maximum length of 0.8 to 1 inch or 20 to 25 millimeters. They have a three to five-year lifespan.

III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

Flame Rio tetras are peaceful fish that get along well with other species in their tank. Flame Tetras should be kept in a group of at least 6.

IV. Species compatibility

Tetra species, Rasboras, Small Danios, Rainbowfish, and livebearers

V. How to feed this species?

An essential component of the diet of Flame Tetra is brine shrimp. Brine Shrimp contributes to enhancing the vivid colors of the Ember Tetra. They also don’t have very particular dietary preferences; you could even give them frozen food or flakes.

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