Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
What you need to keep a Ember Tetra
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pH
6–7
Temperature
23–29 °C
Where to buy
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What Ember Tetra costs in South Africa
11 price points from 8 shops over 90 days
R20
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SA median R35 across 8 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
A true nano fish, the Ember Tetra displays a fiery orange-red coloration that intensifies in well-maintained, planted tanks. Their small size and peaceful nature make them ideal for nano aquariums and shrimp tanks. Keeping them in a large school creates a mesmerizing cloud of flickering embers.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Ember Tetra healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Ember Tetra's adult size and activity level. Provide hiding spots and stable, well-filtered water; it suits a community setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–7 and 23–29°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Peaceful. Keep it in a group for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Breeding success with Ember Tetra depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
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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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R35–40 · Average: R38
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