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Ember Tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae)

$3.50
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Ember Tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae)

Ember Tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae)

$3.50
$3.50

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The Ember Tetra is a tiny South American schooling fish with warm orange, amber, and reddish coloration. Its compact size makes it ideal for planted nano aquariums, shrimp displays, and peaceful community tanks.

Their small size should not be mistaken for a desire to live alone. Ember Tetras are social and look best in a substantial group.

Why Hobbyists Love Ember Tetras

  • Warm orange coloration
  • Excellent choice for nano aquariums
  • Peaceful schooling behavior
  • Works beautifully in planted tanks
  • Small bioload
  • Readily accepts prepared and live foods

What You’re Getting from Legacy Line Aquatics

  • Healthy supplier-sourced fish
  • Fish acclimated and observed for behavior and feeding response
  • Stock conditioned in our local water before sale
  • No guaranteed individual sex
  • Natural variation in size and color intensity
Quick Facts

  • Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon amandae
  • Origin: Araguaia River Basin, Brazil
  • Source: Supplier-sourced
  • Adult Size: Approximately 0.75–1 inch
  • Temperament: Very peaceful
  • Difficulty: Beginner
  • Lifespan: Approximately 2–4 years
  • Recommended Group: At least 8; 12 or more preferred
  • Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons; 20-gallon long preferred for a larger school
  • Temperature: 73–82°F
Animal Data

Temperament & Behavior

Ember Tetras are gentle, social fish. They become bolder in larger groups and when surrounded by plants, floating cover, and other peaceful species. Strong currents or boisterous tankmates can keep them hidden.

Feeding

Food must be appropriately sized for their very small mouths.

Recommended foods:

  • Crushed quality flakes
  • Nano pellets
  • Baby brine shrimp
  • Vinegar eels
  • Daphnia and other small live foods
  • Finely chopped frozen foods
Tank Parameters & Tankmates

Provide plants around the edges, some shaded areas, and gentle-to-moderate filtration. Dark substrate can help display their coloration.

Tank Mates (Good Choices)

  • Other peaceful nano tetras
  • Small rasboras
  • Pygmy Corydoras
  • Kuhli Loaches
  • Otocinclus
  • Peaceful shrimp, although tiny shrimplets may be eaten
  • Small peaceful snails

Avoid:

  • Large or predatory fish
  • Aggressive cichlids
  • Fast, boisterous feeders
  • Powerful unbroken current
  • Keeping fewer than six
Local orders & Shipping

Local Delivery 

  • Delivery is available within an 80-mile maximum distance from Owensboro, Kentucky.
  • $150 minimum order is required for delivery 
  • $25 delivery fee applies 

Local Meet-Up 

  • Local meet-up is available. 
  • After order we will contact you by email, or through Facebook or Instagram Messenger.
  • We will arrange a date, time, and public location to meet. 

Shipping & Live Arrival

Live fish are shipped Monday–Wednesday (weather permitting) to reduce transit risk. Please review our How Shipping Works page and DOA policy before ordering.

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