Description
Flame tetras are native to Brazil, growing up to 3cm in length. These folk are some of the smaller tetras but are popular due to their striking reddish-orange ‘flame’ colouration and ability to live in a range of water temperatures. Water parameters: Require temperature range of 16 to 28°C although have the best colouration at the upper end of these temperatures. Require a pH of 5.8 to 7.8. Special requirements:
Flame tetras are a social and must be kept in groups of six or more to reduce stress and promote natural colouration and behaviour. Flame tetras prefer a densely planted tank with driftwood, rocks and lot of hiding spaces. Diet: Flame tetras are omnivores.
At Wirral Aquatics our Flame tetras enjoy a diet of EBO Pro Soft Artemia, Spirulina and Insect Meal as well as fresh and frozen brine shrimp, bloodworm and daphnia.
Tank compatibility & care
Compatible tank mates
Hand-picked from the species we stock
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