Von Rio Tetra

Common Name
Flame Tetra
Other Common Names
1 1/2-1 3/4 inches
Scientific Name
Hyphessobrycon flammeus
Family
Characidae
Community
General
Class
Tetra
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Middle
Adult Length
1 1/2-1 3/4 inches
Feeding Habits
Live tubifex worms, blood worms, glass worms and brine shrimp. Frozen daphnia, glass worms, brine shrimp, blood worms and plankton. All freeze dried and flake foods accepted as well.
Compatibility
A peaceful and schooling fish.
Habitat
Brazil: Moderately decorate with rocks, driftwood and live plants.
Breeding
Male's have dark red anal fins, while the female's is a paler red or yellow.
Additional Comments
A good fish for the beginning hobbyist.