Familia: Characidae
flame tetra es un caraquino de agua dulce originario de Sudamérica y Filipinas. Alcanza 2–2.9 cm; temperatura 22–28 °C.
Hyphessobrycon flammeus, a member of the family Characidae, comes from South America and the Philippines, where it inhabits blackwater streams and flooded forest. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory and omnivore with carnivorous tilt, it grows to 2–2.9 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 22–28 °C range. Other Hyphessobrycon species in our database include Hyphessobrycon amandae, Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi, Hyphessobrycon eques.
Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory. Strong shoalers; keep in groups of 8 or more.
Mantén el agua a 22–28 °C. 22–28 °C recorded range. Heater for stable tropical warmth.
Tamaño adulto: 2–2.9 cm. Mínimo 25 L.
Omnivore with carnivorous tilt. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.
Sí, con criterio. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory — combínalo con Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Aleja Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Originario de Sudamérica y Filipinas; vive en blackwater streams and flooded forest. Still to gentle current; moderate.
Se recomienda tapa durante el mantenimiento.
Egg-scatterer among fine plants. Subtle; females fuller-bodied.