Ember Tetra Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Ember Tetra in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 10 gallons
• Compatibility: Excellent for community tanks with other small, peaceful fish such as other small tetras, rasboras, dwarf gouramis, corydoras, and otocinclus. Avoid housing with large or aggressive fish that may prey on them.
• Special requirements: Thrives in well-planted aquariums with subdued lighting and dark substrate, which enhances their coloration. They are schooling fish and should be kept in groups of at least 8-10 individuals to exhibit natural behavior and reduce stress. A gentle water flow is preferred.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28 C (72-82 F)

pH level

5.5-7.0

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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