Wild-Type Ember Tetra

Wild-Type Ember Tetra

Hyphessobrycon amandae (wild form)

Also known as: Wild Ember Tetra

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (8+)

The wild-collected form of the Ember Tetra, often displaying slightly more subdued but varied orange-red coloration compared to tank-bred specimens.

Tank Size

5 gal
minimum (10+ preferred)

Temperature

73–84°F
23–29°C

pH Range

5.5–7
water acidity

Max Size

0.8"
2.0 cm

Lifespan

2–4 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Prefers soft, acidic water with tannin-stained conditions. Keep in large groups in heavily planted nano tanks. More sensitive than captive-bred stock.

Feeding

Micro pellets, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and crushed flakes.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5"

Use Caution With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Congo Tetra 3.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5" Penguin Tetra 2.5" Silvertip Tetra 2" Red Eye Tetra 2.5" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Silver Hatchetfish 2.5" Giant Danio 4"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Discus 8" Firemouth Cichlid 6" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Severum 8" Blood Parrot Cichlid 8" Electric Blue Acara 6" Texas Cichlid 12"

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