The Ember Tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae) is a small, fiery-orange schooling fish that adds a vibrant splash of color to community aquariums. Known for their peaceful nature and active swimming, they are especially striking in planted aquariums where their bright bodies contrast beautifully against greenery.
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The Ember Tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae) is a small, fiery-orange schooling fish that adds a vibrant splash of color to community aquariums. Known for their peaceful nature and active swimming, they are especially striking in planted aquariums where their bright bodies contrast beautifully against greenery.
Slender, elongated body with a brilliant orange-red hue. The fins are slightly translucent with a reddish tint. Adults reach around 0.8 inches (2 cm) in length.
2–4 years with proper care
Omnivorous — thrives on high-quality flakes, micro-pellets, and enjoys live or frozen foods such as baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and micro-worms.
Ember Tetras are one of the best nano schooling fish for aquascapes and community setups. Their bright orange color, peaceful temperament, and small size make them a favorite among aquarists who enjoy lush, planted aquariums.
Easy to moderate — hardy but requires stable, clean water.
10 gallons (for a school of 8–10+)
5.5 to 7.0
1–10 dGH
73–82°F (23–28°C)
0.8 inches (2 cm)
Compatible with other small, peaceful fish such as neon tetras, rummy nose tetras, rasboras, corydoras, otocinclus, shrimp, and snails.
Avoid large, aggressive, or fin-nipping fish such as barbs, bettas, or large cichlids that may see them as food or harass them.
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Characidae
Araguaia River basin, Brazil (South America)
Highly social schooling fish. Best kept in groups of 8 or more, where they feel secure and display their natural, active behavior.
Feed small portions 2–3 times daily. A balanced diet of micro-pellets, quality flakes, and live or frozen foods will keep them healthy and enhance their coloration.
Egg scatterer. Spawning occurs in fine-leaved plants or moss. Eggs are adhesive but parents do not provide care, so adults should be removed after spawning.
Breeding occurs best in a separate tank with soft, acidic water (pH 5.5–6.5, temperature 78–82°F / 25–28°C). Provide fine-leaved plants or spawning mops for egg deposition. The eggs hatch in 24–36 hours, and fry become free-swimming after 3–4 days. Fry require infusoria or liquid fry food initially before transitioning to baby brine shrimp.
pH: 5.5–7.0, Temperature: 73–82°F (23–28°C), Hardness: 1–10 dGH, Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm, Nitrate: <20 ppm.
Susceptible to ich, fin rot, and stress-related illnesses if water quality is poor. Maintaining clean, stable water prevents most health problems.
Peaceful, highly social schooling fish
Active, playful, and peaceful. Requires a school of at least 8–10 individuals to thrive. They often swim together in tight groups, creating a stunning display of color.
The Ember Tetra is native to the slow-moving, vegetation-rich waters of the Araguaia River basin in Brazil. Its fiery orange-red coloration makes it one of the most eye-catching nano fish in the hobby. Despite their small size, Ember Tetras are confident swimmers when kept in large schools and display lively behavior throughout the day. They are especially popular in aquascapes due to their bold contrast against lush green plants. Their small size also makes them perfect candidates for nano aquariums, provided they are kept in groups of 8 or more.