Ember Tetra – Hyphessobrycon amandae
The Ember Tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae) is a peaceful nano freshwater fish known for its glowing orange coloration, small size, and gentle schooling behavior. These tiny tetras bring warmth, movement, and color to planted aquariums, nano tanks, shrimp tanks, and aquascaping setups.
Ember Tetras are one of the best nano fish for hobbyists who want a calm, colorful school without needing a large aquarium. Their bright orange color stands out beautifully against live plants, moss, driftwood, and darker aquarium backgrounds.
Key Features
- Bright orange nano tetra
- Peaceful freshwater schooling fish
- Great for planted aquariums and aquascapes
- Excellent choice for nano tanks
- Compatible with shrimp when proper cover is provided
- Best kept in groups of 6–10 or more
Care Guide
- Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon amandae
- Common Name: Ember Tetra
- Care Level: Easy
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Adult Size: Approximately 1 inch
- Size at Sale: Approximately 0.5–0.75 inch
- Minimum Tank Size: 5–10 gallons or larger recommended
- Tank Level: Midwater
- Water Temperature: 72–82°F
- pH Range: 5.5–7.5
- Diet: Omnivore
Why Choose Ember Tetras?
Ember Tetras are a favorite nano fish because they are peaceful, colorful, and easy to enjoy in smaller aquariums. Their warm orange color creates a beautiful contrast in planted tanks and adds gentle movement without overwhelming calm tankmates.
When kept in a proper group, Ember Tetras become more confident and display natural schooling behavior. They are a great choice for beginners with stable aquariums and experienced aquascapers looking for a small, bright schooling fish.
Ideal Tank Setup
Ember Tetras do best in a stable, fully cycled aquarium with live plants, gentle filtration, and peaceful tankmates. Plants, moss, floating plants, driftwood, and darker backgrounds help them feel secure and bring out their best color.
Because of their small size, Ember Tetras are well suited for nano aquariums, but larger groups look especially beautiful in bigger planted tanks. Avoid strong current, aggressive fish, and large tankmates that may intimidate or eat them.
Compatible Tankmates
- Neon Tetras
- Cardinal Tetras
- Small rasboras
- Pygmy Corydoras
- Otocinclus
- Other peaceful nano fish
- Shrimp with proper cover
- Small peaceful snails
Tankmates to Avoid
- Large predatory fish
- Aggressive cichlids
- Large angelfish that may eat small tetras
- Fin-nipping fish
- Fast, boisterous fish that may outcompete them for food
Diet & Feeding
Ember Tetras have small mouths and should be offered small, appropriately sized foods. Feed micro pellets, fine flakes, crushed flakes, frozen baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, and other tiny foods.
A varied diet helps support bright orange color, healthy activity, and overall condition. Feed small portions that the group can consume quickly.
Care Tips
- Keep in groups of 6–10 or more
- Use a stable, fully cycled aquarium
- Provide plants, moss, or cover for security
- Maintain clean, stable water conditions
- Avoid large or aggressive tankmates
- Feed small foods suited for nano fish
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Ember Tetras good for nano tanks?
Yes. Ember Tetras are one of the best nano aquarium fish because of their small size, peaceful nature, and bright orange coloration.
How many Ember Tetras should I keep?
Keep Ember Tetras in groups of at least 6–10 or more for best schooling behavior, confidence, and reduced stress.
Can Ember Tetras live with shrimp?
Yes. Ember Tetras are a good choice for planted shrimp tanks, especially with adult shrimp and plenty of moss or plant cover. Very tiny baby shrimp may still be eaten by many fish.
Are Ember Tetras beginner-friendly?
Yes. Ember Tetras are peaceful and easy to care for when kept in a stable, properly cycled freshwater aquarium.
How big do Ember Tetras get?
They typically reach approximately 1 inch as adults.
What do Ember Tetras eat?
They eat micro pellets, fine flakes, crushed flakes, frozen baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, and other small foods.
Are these fish available for shipping?
No. Live fish are available for in-store purchase or local pickup only at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Available at Tropical Treasures Wyo
Ember Tetras are peaceful nano schooling fish for planted aquariums, shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and freshwater community setups. Visit Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to shop tetras, nano fish, freshwater fish, shrimp, snails, live aquarium plants, fish food, filtration supplies, and aquarium care products. Live livestock is available for in-store purchase or local pickup only.
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