
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Borderline for shrimp: generally ignores adults but will pick off shrimplets. Best in a larger group with plenty of plants.
- Adult size
- 0.8 in
- Smallest tank
- 10 gal
- Keep them in groups of
- 8+
- Temperature
- 73–84 °F
- pH · hardness
- 5–7 · 1–12 dGH
- Food
- Omnivore: micro pellets, crushed flakes, small frozen foods
Gets along with
Think twice about
Easy plants for the same tank
Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.















