..........................Flame tetra
Other names:...........Unknown Origin:......................Brazil Max size:..................1.5" PH:............-..............6.6-7.2 Temperature:...........74-81 F. Min tank size:..........15 gallons Food:.........................Flakes, vegetable matter, small live foods |
The Flame Tetra is an old aquarium favorite. A peaceful fish fit for the community aquarium, they have a body shape and size typical of small tetras. The anal fin and area is red and tipped in black; females may have a faded red to almost yellow anal fin. Two faded dark stripes are present on the fish. Often they will look faded and unhealthy in poor conditions.
Flame tetras are best kept in schools. They have no special requirements as far as water value goes, and so should be kept in neutral pH with no extreme measurements. A dark substrate is appreciated. Subdued lighting is preffered through the use of floating plants.
These characins are omnivorous and accept prepared flake foods. Vegetable matter such as crushed algae tablets or plant-based flake foods are appreciated, as are small live foods such as mosquito larvae and bloodworms. Feed a varied diet.
Breeding style is typical of small tetras; eggs are laid on and around plants. Feed young newly hatched brine shrimp several times a day.
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