Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Green Fire Tetra's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Where to buy
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Green Fire Tetra has a silvery-green body with a striking red patch near its tail, giving it its name. They are a peaceful and active species, making a great addition to community aquariums. Like many tetras, they show their best colors when kept in a group in a well-planted tank.
Key traits
peaceful
schooling
community
small
easy
omnivore
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Green Fire Tetra healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 22–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Green Fire Tetra is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Green Fire Tetra is generally peaceful. Keep in a group where possible for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Green Fire Tetra vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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