Species profile
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Peaceful
Easy care
40 L minimum aquarium
1.5–2 cm adult size
Midwater
Minimum group: 10
About this species
General notes for hobby use.
Tiny peaceful tetra best displayed in a proper shoal within a mature planted aquarium. Its small size makes it unsuitable with larger predatory community fish.
Water parameters
Suggested general range for long-term care.
Temperature
24–28 °C
pH
5–7
GH
Up to 8 dGH
KH
Not yet documented
Flow preference
Low–moderate
Data confidence
Verified
Behaviour
General behaviour traits used by TanksConnected compatibility checks.
Minimum group size
Minimum group: 10
Tank zone
Midwater
Territory level
None
Predation risk
Tiny fry
Bioload factor
0.3
Very peaceful and non-territorial. Groups of ten or more are preferable, particularly in larger aquaria where a tiny group can become shy.
Compatibility flags
Quick cautions for common tank-planning issues.
Fin nipper
No
Plant safe
Yes
Shrimp safe
Yes
Snail safe
Yes
Cave breeder
No
Digs substrate
No
Jump risk
Yes
Natural history & care
Research-backed context for long-term aquarium care.
Lifespan
Not yet documented
Diet type
Omnivore
Minimum aquarium volume
40 L
Minimum footprint
45 × 25 cm
Accepted scientific name
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Alternative names
Ember
Native range
Araguaia River basin, Brazil.
Natural habitat
Slow waters with dense marginal/aquatic vegetation and organic cover. Use gentle flow, fine-leaved plants and shaded areas.
Diet & feeding
Needs very small foods: crushed fine flake, micro-pellets and tiny frozen/live foods such as cyclops, daphnia or Artemia nauplii.
Breeding & sexing
Research-backed guidance for identifying sexes and reproductive behaviour.
Sexing
Mature females become noticeably fuller-bodied; males are slimmer and may show stronger colour when conditioned.
Breeding
Egg-scattering tetra with no parental care. Adults may eat eggs; dedicated fine-leaved or mesh spawning setups improve survival.