Ember Tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae)

Familia: Characidae

Pez de agua dulce pacífico y omnívoro, de la familia de los carácidos, originario de la cuenca del río Araguaia en Brasil. Cuidado para principiantes.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura: 24–28 °C
pH: 6.5–7.5
Dureza GH: 5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto: 1.4–2 cm
Tanque mínimo: 20 L
Capa de nado: Mid-water swimmer; keep 8+
Dificultad: Fácil
Temperamento: Peaceful
Origen: 南美洲巴西阿拉瓜亚河流域

Descripción de la especie

Hyphessobrycon amandae of the family Characidae is an aquarium-kept Characidae. Peaceful and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 1.4–2 cm and prefers 24–28 °C water. Other Hyphessobrycon species in our database include Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi, Hyphessobrycon eques, Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat: Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente: Moderate flow
Oxígeno disuelto: Average oxygen needs

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato: Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
Decoración dura: Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Plantas: Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad: Keep 8+; larger groups settle better
Dieta: Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Compañeros recomendados: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs
Evitar con: Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual: Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Método de cría: Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Ember Tetra?

Dificultad: fácil. Peaceful.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Ember Tetra?

24–28 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Ember Tetra y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 1.4–2 cm; es mid-water swimmer; keep 8+. Acuario mínimo de 20 L.

¿Qué come Ember Tetra?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.

¿Puede convivir Ember Tetra con otros peces?

Sí, con criterio. Peaceful — combínalo con Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs. Aleja Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

¿De dónde es originario Ember Tetra?

Originario de 南美洲巴西阿拉瓜亚河流域; vive en clear streams, rivers and still waters. Moderate flow; average oxygen needs.

¿Cómo se reproduce Ember Tetra?

En acuario: egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.