Tropical Fish Co Editorial Team — Evidence-led aquarium editorial team
How our guides are prepared
We begin with current taxonomic catalogues, scientific databases, original papers where available, and UK welfare guidance. Species-focused aquarium references can supply practical husbandry conventions, but we label them as such rather than presenting them as laboratory findings.
Every material revision records its sources, media rights, internal-link check, mobile QA and publication proof in the site's editorial-quality registry. We do not invent personal experience, credentials, reviewer names or certainty.
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Care guides by Tropical Fish Co Editorial Team
Freshwater Angelfish Care: Pterophyllum scalare
Freshwater angelfish are tall South American cichlids, not small community fish. OATA gives 120 litres as an industry floor for a compatible pair and says the aquarium must be sufficiently tall. We prefer planning around roughly 200 litres, a 100 × 40 cm footprint and about 50 cm height for an adult pair, with more space and an exit plan for a group.
Ember Tetra Care Guide: Hyphessobrycon amandae
Ember tetras are very small Brazilian social fish, with a maximum recorded length of 2.0 cm excluding the tail. Keep them only in a fully cycled, stable aquarium. We recommend a group of at least 10 and about 45 litres with a 45 × 30 cm footprint rather than using a litres-per-fish formula.