CheckMyFishTankEmber Tetra care
Hyphessobrycon amandae · Freshwater · Beginner level care
A very small orange schooling fish for nano tanks.
Feeding
Twice a day. A small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes. Micro pellets, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Ember Tetra in a 40 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- Silver Dollar: Silver Dollar grows big enough to eat Ember Tetra.
- Tinfoil Barb: Tinfoil Barb grows big enough to eat Ember Tetra.
- White Cloud Mountain Minnow: White Cloud Mountain Minnow and Ember Tetra need different water temperatures.
- Paradise Fish: Paradise Fish grows big enough to eat Ember Tetra.
- Angelfish: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Ember Tetra.
- Convict Cichlid: Convict Cichlid grows big enough to eat Ember Tetra.
- Oscar: Oscar grows big enough to eat Ember Tetra.
- Jack Dempsey: Jack Dempsey grows big enough to eat Ember Tetra.
Questions
What size tank does a Ember Tetra need?
At least 10 gallons for a group of 8. Adults grow to about 0.8 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Ember Tetra like?
73 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 5.5 to 7. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Ember Tetra should I keep together?
Keep 8 or more. They feel safe in a group and show better color and behavior.
What do Ember Tetra eat?
Micro pellets, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp. Feed twice a day: a small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes.
Sources
Checked against these sources on 2026-11-10. When sources disagree we use the safer number.