TETRA FIRE-EMBER 1-1.5CM

Fire Ember Tetra (also called Ember Tetra, Fire Tetra, or Amanda’s Tetra) is the small, bright orange-red schooling fish Hyphessobrycon amandae. A hardy, peaceful nano fish that thrives in planted tanks and suits beginners with a cycled aquarium. Originates from South America. Egg-scattering species with no parental care

IMPORTANT: Peaceful mid-water shoalers. They form loose groups rather than tight schools. Keep at least 8, preferably 10–15 or more. Smaller groups lead to stress, hiding, and faded colour. Larger schools look striking and make the fish bolder.

TANK SET UP: A longer tank is better for swimming space and larger schools. Dark sand, gravel, or aquasoil enhances their colour and reduces skittishness. Avoid bright white substrates. Heavily plant with fine-leaved plants (Java moss, hornwort, stem plants), floating plants for shade, driftwood, and botanicals (Indian almond/catappa leaves) for tannins and biofilm.

They prefer soft, slightly acidic water but are adaptable.

NOTE:

• Add only to a fully cycled, mature tank.

• In mature planted tanks, they also graze on biofilm and microorganisms.

• Tight-fitting lid — they can jump when startled.

TANK MATE: Excellent with other small, peaceful nano species:

• Other small tetras (neon, cardinal, glowlight)

• Rasboras (chilli, harlequin, phoenix)

• Celestial pearl danios

• Pygmy or Habrosus Corydoras

• Otocinclus

• Honey or sparkling gouramis

• Dwarf shrimp (cherry, etc.) and snails in heavily planted tanks (they may eat baby shrimp)

AVOID: Large, aggressive, or fast fish that may bully or eat them; fin-nippers.

SEXING: Males are typically slimmer and more intensely coloured; females are rounder (especially when full of eggs).

FILTRATION: Gentle filtration (sponge filter or HOB with pre-filter/sponge). Avoid strong currents.

MAINTENANCE: Ammonia/nitrite 0ppm, Nitrate <20 ppm. Weekly water changes of 20–30%.

FEEDING:

• Staples: High-quality micro pellets (0.5 mm or smaller) or finely crushed flakes.

• Supplements (2–3 times per week): Frozen or live baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, microworms, or grindal worms. These boost colour.

• Feed small amounts 1–2 times daily