Size: Up to 2.5 cm (1 inch) Description: The Ember Tetra is a small, peaceful fish prized for its vibrant fiery-orange coloration that adds warmth and brightness to any community tank. Native to the Rio Tocantins basin in Brazil, it thrives in well-planted aquariums where it can school and display natural behavior.
Care:
Water Parameters: pH 5.5–7.0, soft to moderately soft water
Temperature: 23–28°C
Tank Setup: Heavily planted tanks with subdued lighting and dark substrate to highlight its color
Diet: Omnivorous; accepts flakes, micro-pellets, and live or frozen foods such as daphnia and brine shrimp
Schooling: Keep in groups of 8 or more for natural schooling and to reduce stress
Temperament: Peaceful; ideal for nano and community tanks with other small, gentle species
