Flame tetras are peaceful fish, easy to care for, and are not especially picky eaters. They tolerate a wide range of water temperatures and conditions, and their schools make a beautiful addition to a community tank.
- Scientific Name:Â Hyphessobrycon flammeus
- Family:Â Characidae
- Common Names:Â flame tetra, Von Rio, fire, red, or orange flame tetra
- Origin:Â coastal rivers in southeastern Brazil, specifically the areas near Rio de Janeiro
At a Glance
| Tank Size: | 15-gallon (minimum) |
| Group Size: | minimum of 6 recommended |
| Water Temperature: | 72 to 82 degrees F (22 to 27 degrees C) |
| pH: | 5.5 to 7.5 |
| Hardness: | 3 to 15 dGH |
| Lifespan: | 3 to 5 years |
| Breeding: | egg spawning |
| Adult Size: | 0.8 to 1 inch |
| Usual Place in the Tank: | middle levels |
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