Ember Tetra

Ember Tetra

Ember Tetra

Species Profile

Ember Tetra

Hyphessobrycon amandae

Tetraspeaceful

Adult size

0.8″

Minimum tank

10 gal

Temperature

73–84°F

pH

5.5–7

Schooling

Group of 8+

Water level

mid

Diet

Tiny pellets, micro foods

Notes

One of the smallest tetras at under an inch, glowing ember-orange against dark substrate. Native to Brazil's Rio das Mortes. Keep 10+ for a proper school. Vulnerable to anything bigger; never with angels or full-grown gouramis.

Compatible Tankmates

Best tank mates for Ember Tetra

Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Ember Tetrain a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.

Compatible in a suitable tank (≥10gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.

Compatible in a suitable tank (≥20gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.

Compatible in a suitable tank (≥10gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.

Celestial Pearl Danio

Compatible in a suitable tank (≥10gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.

Endler's Livebearer

Compatible in a suitable tank (≥10gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.

Pygmy Corydoras

Compatible in a suitable tank (≥10gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.

Compatible in a suitable tank (≥10gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.

Glowlight Tetra

Compatible in a suitable tank (≥10gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.

Marbled Hatchetfish

Compatible in a suitable tank (≥15gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.

Threadfin Rainbowfish

Compatible in a suitable tank (≥15gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.

Lambchop Rasbora

Compatible in a suitable tank (≥10gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.

Black Neon Tetra

Compatible in a suitable tank (≥15gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.

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