Von Rio Tetra Hyphessobrycon flammeus

Common Name Flame Tetra

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.