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Flame Tetra.
Hyphessobrycon Flammeus.
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| Length: |
1.75" |
| Sex: |
The male Flame Tetra has stronger coloration while the female has a more rounded body. |
| Feeding: |
They will eat a wide range of flakes and small live foods. |
| Social Behaviour: |
A peaceful schooling fish that is great for a community tank. |
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| Up Keep: |
Prefers darker gravel on the bottom with soft lighting. Flame Tetras will adjust to most tanks and don't have any real special requirements. |
| Breeding: |
Tank should have a temperature between 75 and 79 degrees with a pH value between 5.5 and 6.5. Place a pair into breeding tank and use live foods to encourage spawning. Remove parents when done. |
| Comments: |
Flame Tetras are perfect for a community tank. They are easy
to keep and very peaceful. Once they have settled into their
new tank the fish will start to show their beautiful colors.
They are a good choice for a first time aquarist. |
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