Freshwater
Flame tetra
Hyphessobrycon flammeus
Acestrorhamphidae, Hyphessobryconinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 2.6 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- At least 6 together
- Smallest aquarium
- 17 liters
- Diet
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Videos
Hyphessobrycon flammeus, Flame tetra -Species Spotlight
Rachel O'LearyApr 17, 2016
More about the species
Description
Inhabits small streams of slow flowing, dark-brown or clear water, shaded by small forests. Occurs also in small streams with clear water and sandy bottom. Prefers habitats with vegetation and streams with slow flowing water, living in depths not superior to 50 c and water temperature from 22°-28°C. Forms relatively numerous schools with agonistic interaction among alpha males. Feeds on small insects, worms and plants. Female lays around 200 to 330 oocytes on rocks, plants, or submerged debris; after that, the male releases the sperm for fertilization. The eggs hatch in about 2-3 days. Longevity is around four years. In tank, female lays 200 to 300 eggs which hatch in 2 to 3 days. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm.
Other names
In other languages
- Riotetra
- Rød tetra, Rød Rio
- Punatetra
- Red rio, Red tetra, Tetra von Rio
Articles
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