Ember Tetra and Similar Species
Hyphessobrycon amandae
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Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
Key differences: Neon Tetras have a prominent iridescent blue stripe and a red stripe along the lower posterior body, which Ember Tetras lack. Neon Tetras are also typically slightly larger.
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Key differences: Cardinal Tetras have a full red stripe extending from the snout to the caudal fin, below the iridescent blue stripe. Ember Tetras are uniformly orange-red without these distinct stripes.
Glowlight Tetra
Hemigrammus erythrozonus
Key differences: Glowlight Tetras possess a distinct iridescent orange-red stripe running horizontally along their body, contrasting with a more silvery body. Ember Tetras have a more uniform orange-red body coloration.
Flame Tetra (Red Phantom Tetra)
Hyphessobrycon flammeus
Key differences: Flame Tetras are larger, have a deeper body, and typically exhibit a more intense red coloration with two distinct dark humeral spots, which are absent in Ember Tetras.
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