What temperature does Flame Tetra Yellow (Hyphessobrycon flammeus yellow) need?

FishBase gives a range of 22–28 °C for this species.

What pH suits Flame Tetra Yellow (Hyphessobrycon flammeus yellow)?

FishBase gives a pH range of 5.8–7.8 and water hardness of 5–25 dGH.

Is Flame Tetra Yellow (Hyphessobrycon flammeus yellow) guaranteed to arrive alive?

Yes. Every live order is expert-packed and sent by tracked UK delivery under our live arrival guarantee.

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Flame Tetra Yellow (Hyphessobrycon flammeus yellow) is a tetra in the family Acestrorhamphidae, supplied as live aquarium stock in the UK.

Care at a Glance

Scientific Name

Hyphessobrycon flammeus

Max Adult Size

up to 2.6 cm

Temperature

22–28°C

pH Range

5.8–7.8

Hardness

5–25 dGH

Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.

Hyphessobrycon flammeus

Flame Tetra Yellow (Hyphessobrycon flammeus yellow)

Name: Flame Tetra Yellow (Hyphessobrycon flammeus yellow)
Brand: Tropical Fish Co
SKU: 2179
Price: 3.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

£3.99

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Flame Tetra Yellow (Hyphessobrycon flammeus yellow) is a tetra in the family Acestrorhamphidae, supplied as live aquarium stock in the UK.

Care at a Glance

Scientific Name

Hyphessobrycon flammeus

Max Adult Size

up to 2.6 cm

Temperature

22–28°C

pH Range

5.8–7.8

Hardness

5–25 dGH

Ember tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae) in side view against a pale aquarium background

Full Care Guide

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.

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Water Parameters

Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors

Temperature

22–28°C

22°CIdeal28°C

pH Level

5.8–7.8

5.8Ideal7.8

Water Hardness

5–25 dGH

5 dGHIdeal25 dGH

Flame Tetra Yellow (Hyphessobrycon flammeus yellow) is a tetra in the family Acestrorhamphidae, supplied as live aquarium stock in the UK. The maximum recorded length is 2.6 cm (FishBase).

Water and habitat

In the wild it is a freshwater benthopelagic species. FishBase gives a water temperature range of 22–28 °C, a pH range of 5.8–7.8 and hardness of 5–25 dGH. Plan the aquarium around the adult length of 2.6 cm, not the size supplied.

Species facts

Maximum length: 2.6 cm (FishBase)
Temperature: 22–28 °C (FishBase)
pH: 5.8–7.8 (FishBase)
Hardness: 5–25 dGH (FishBase)
Environment: Freshwater, benthopelagic
Family: Acestrorhamphidae
IUCN Red List: Endangered

What you receive

Live Flame Tetra Yellow (Hyphessobrycon flammeus yellow). Every order is expert-packed and sent by tracked UK delivery with our live arrival guarantee.