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: Hyphessobrycon flammeus
• Family: Characidae
• Common Names: flame tetra, Von Rio, fire, red, or orange flame tetra
• Origin: coastal rivers in southeastern Brazil, specifically the areas near Rio de Janeiro

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