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Ember tetra

Hyphessobrycon amandae

What it needs

Grows to
2.5 cm
Smallest sensible tank
40 L, at least 45 cm long
Temperature
23 to 29 °C
pH
5.5 to 7
Hardness
1 to 10 dGH
Kept in
groups of 8 or more
Temperament
peaceful
Eats
omnivore
Swims
at every level
How hard
easy
Lives
about 4 years

These are the figures the stocking advice is built on. Make a room and it will tell you whether ember tetra fit the tank you have.