Scientific Name | Hyphessobrycon amandae |
Common Name | Ember tetra, Amanda’s tetra, dwarf red tetra, red tetra, fire tetra |
Tank size | 20 liters (5 US gallons) and more |
Temperament | Peaceful |
Diet | Omnivorous |
Temperature | 23–29 C (73–84 F) |
pH | 6.5-7.5 |
Size | up to 2 cm (0.8 in) |
Small size of the fish allows it to dwell even in nano tanks. Though, for this fish I wouldn’t recommend tanks smaller than 20 liters (5 US gallons). Tank decorations aren’t that crucial, however the fish demonstrates its best coloring is a well decorated tank with a dark substrate.
Considering the above mentioned a small Aquascape or Nature Aquarium will be good for the fish. Floating plants will create shadowed areas in a tank and make the fish fill safe, which will lead to forming of shiny orange red coloring of its body.