Ember Tetra

General information

Ember Tetra is a popular freshwater fish that can add a splash of color to any aquarium. They are small in size, reaching an average length of 1 inch (2.5 cm) when fully grown. These fish are peaceful and do well in a community aquarium with other small, non-aggressive fish species. They are generally hardy and can tolerate a range of water conditions, but prefer soft, slightly acidic water with a temperature range of 72-82°F (22-28°C).

Ember Tetras are omnivorous and will eat a variety of foods including flake food, pellets, freeze-dried foods, and live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia. It's important to provide a balanced diet to ensure they receive all the necessary nutrients.

It can be difficult to distinguish between male and female Ember Tetras, but females tend to be slightly larger and have a rounder belly when compared to males. Males may have slightly brighter colors and a more slender body.

Ember Tetras are relatively easy to breed in a separate breeding tank with soft, slightly acidic water and plenty of plants for the females to lay their eggs. The females will lay their eggs on the plants and the males will fertilize them. After spawning, the adults should be removed from the tank to prevent them from eating the eggs. The eggs will hatch within a few days and the fry will become free-swimming within a week.

Ember Tetras are generally hardy and resistant to diseases if kept in suitable water conditions. However, like all fish, they can be susceptible to common fish diseases such as ich, fin rot, and fungal infections. It's important to keep their tank clean and maintain good water quality to prevent these diseases.

Ember Tetras are native to the Araguaia River basin in Brazil.

Ember Tetras are generally peaceful and non-aggressive, but they can become nippy if they are kept in a small aquarium or with larger, aggressive fish. It's important to provide plenty of hiding places and swimming space for these fish to reduce stress and aggression.

It's important to acclimate Ember Tetras to their new tank slowly to reduce stress and prevent shock. To acclimate them, float the bag containing the fish in the aquarium for about 20 minutes to allow the temperature to equalize. Then, gradually add small amounts of water from the aquarium into the bag every 5-10 minutes for about an hour until the bag is full. Then, gently release the fish into the aquarium.