Flame Tetra
Hyphessobrycon flammeus
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pH
6–7.5
Temperature
22–28 °C
Where to buy
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Avg. price
R30
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Flame Tetra, or Von Rio Tetra, is a small, hardy fish with a vibrant red posterior that fades to silver towards the head. They are an excellent choice for smaller community tanks and for beginners. Keeping them in a school enhances their color and reduces stress.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Flame Tetra healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Flame Tetra's adult size and activity level. Provide hiding spots and stable, well-filtered water; it suits a community setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 22–28°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 Flame 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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