Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon amandae Please note – The image used above is for illustration purposes only; Size, colour and sex may vary. Many of our livestock species are sold as juveniles and have not yet reached their full size and colour potential. If you have any concerns about the size or colour of the livestock you wish to order, please contact our livestock team via our support centre before placing your order. Due to the large quantities of livestock orders daily, the livestock team will are unable to select fish / shrimp to meet specific gender or aesthetic needs. Approximate purchase size : 2 - 3cmAll Pond Solutions will always endeavour to supply as close to the approximate size range as possible. Due to variations from suppliers on rare occasions this may not always be possible. Images used are to show the full potential of the fish when fully mature and are not always representative of juvenile specimens. How hard are they to keep? A very small Tetra and only suitable for mature aquariums. Do not keep with boisterous or aggressive fish, best kept with other micro species. Where are they from?Rio das Mortes, Mato Grosso - Brazil What is the ideal number to keep together?Ember Tetras are a shoaling species, and are best kept in large numbers. For best results we recommend keeping at least 6 in a shoal - the more the happier they will be. What water conditions do they require?Ideally, slightly acidic water conditions are provided between 6.5pH - 7pH however they will happily live in conditions ranging up to pH of 7.5 or higher. Temperatures should range between 20-26°C. What should you feed them?Ember Tetra should be fed a variety of flake, frozen, freeze dried and live foods for a varied diet. Being omnivores they will happily accept a wide range of foods. How compatible are they with other fish?Ember Tetra a very small Tetra and only suitable for mature aquariums. Do not keep with boisterous or aggressive fish, best kept with other micro species.
