Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Flame Tetra's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Tetras & Small Schooling Fish
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Hyphessobrycon flammeus
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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
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Everything you need to keep Flame Tetra healthy in a South African setup.
Size the aquarium to Flame Tetra's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 22–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Flame Tetra is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Flame Tetra is generally peaceful. Keep in a group where possible for natural behaviour.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Flame Tetra vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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SA price range this month: R30–35 · Average: R34
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Species that typically work alongside Flame Tetra in a similar setup.
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Glass Bloodfin Tetra
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Rosy Tetra
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Cardinal Tetra
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Green Neon Tetra
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Buenos Aires Tetra
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