Hyphessobrycon Amandae, or commonly known as Ember Tetra, is a small characin from South America. The details for this fish is presented below.
Origin
This fish originated from the Araguaia River basin of Brazil.
Habitat
The Original habitat of Ember tetra are quiet tributaries off the main river channels, backwaters and oxbow lakes. These fishes often gathers under cover of overhanging or marginal vegetation.
Maximum Size
Ember tetras reach a maximum size of only 2 cm, making it popular for smaller aquariums. The minimum tank size for these fishes is 40 Liters.
Water Conditions
Water condition should be slightly acidic with a pH of 5.5 – 7.0 for best colouration. The gH or hardness should be kept between 1 – 10. Best temperature for this species is 24 – 28 degrees Celcius.
Compatibility
This species is better kept with smaller shoaling fishes from the same origin, which are small South American tetras. Do not keep this species with larger sized fishes as the ember tetras will become snacks. Keep more than 6 of their own kind for shoaling purposes. Solitary ember tetras rarely have good appetites, which cause them to starve and die.