Flame tetra ( 9 pcs)

Small, glowing, and very peaceful—one of the prettiest classic tetras when kept right.

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 Quick Profile

• Size: 3–4 cm (1.5 in)

• Lifespan: 3–5 years

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Care level: Beginner

• Best kept in: Groups of 8–10+

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 Tank Setup

Tank size

• Minimum 60 liters / 15 gallons for a school

• Bigger group = better color

Water parameters

• Temperature: 22–28°C

• pH: 5.5–7.5

• Hardness: Soft to medium

• Regular water changes keep colors bright

Decor

• Heavily planted tank

• Dark substrate + floating plants = intense red glow

• Gentle filtration (they dislike strong current)

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 Behavior

• Very calm, non-nippy

• Shy in small groups

• Males show brighter red/orange; females are rounder

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 Diet

Easy omnivore:

• Fine flakes, micro-pellets

• Frozen/live foods: baby brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms

• Feed small portions 1–2 times daily

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 Tank Mates

Excellent with

• Other small tetras

• Rasboras

• Corydoras

• Otocinclus

• Dwarf gourami (peaceful types)

• Shrimp (adult shrimp usually safe)

Avoid

• Aggressive or very active fish

• Fin nippers

• Large cichlids

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 Plant & Shrimp Safe

✔ Fully plant-safe
✔ Good community and nano-tank fish

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 Common Problems

• Pale color → bright light, stress, or poor diet

• Hiding → group too small or tank too bare

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 Flame tetra vs Colombian tetra (quick tip)

• Flame tetra: small, peaceful, ideal for calm community tanks

• Colombian tetra: larger, more active, semi-nippy