Description
Yellow Flame Tetra
Latin name: Hyphessobrycon amapaensis
The Yellow Flame Tetra is a stunning and uncommon South American tetra, admired for its shimmering silver body accented with vibrant yellow and golden-orange tones. Active, peaceful, and eye-catching, this species is an excellent choice for planted aquariums and peaceful community tanks, where its colours intensify under good lighting.
Care Information
- Adult Size: 4–5 cm
- Temperature: 24–28°C
- pH: 5.5–7.0
- Tank Size: Minimum 60 litres
- Diet: Omnivorous — high-quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, and live foods such as daphnia, cyclops, and baby brine shrimp
- Temperament: Very peaceful; best kept in groups of 8 or more
- Tank Setup: Well-planted aquarium with dark substrate, driftwood, subdued lighting, and gentle water flow
Why Choose Yellow Flame Tetras?
- Brilliant yellow and golden colouration: Their warm flame-like hues create a stunning display in planted aquariums.
- Excellent schooling fish: Larger groups produce tighter shoaling behaviour and more vibrant colours.
- Peaceful community species: Ideal alongside other small South American fish.
- Perfect for aquascapes: Their bright colours contrast beautifully with lush green plants and natural hardscape.
- Rare and desirable: An uncommon tetra that makes a unique addition to any freshwater aquarium.
A fantastic choice for aquarists looking for a colourful, peaceful, and uncommon schooling fish that brings vibrant colour, graceful movement, and plenty of personality to a tropical freshwater aquarium.
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