Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae compatibility profile. Find the best tank mates by checking water parameters, aquarium swim zone pressure, social rules, and shrimp-safe verifications.
Core facts & bioload limits
Adult size0.8"
Minimum tank5 gal
Temperamentpeaceful
Group8+
- temperature72-82F
- pH5.5-7.5
- water_hardnessGH 1-10 dGH | KH 0-6 dKH
- plant_safetysafe
- shrimp_safetysafe
- algae_eating_rolenone
- beginner_suitabilitybeginner
Community planning & swim zone pressure
When planning a community around Ember Tetra, consider the aquarium swim zone pressure. This species primarily occupies the middle zone. Balance the setup by choosing tank mates that occupy the top or bottom zones to reduce crowding and stress.
Care caveats
- notesSmall peaceful schooling tetra; an excellent calm-community choice once the tank is mature.
- caveatKeep a group of 8 or more so embers shoal and display orange color; trios and pairs hide.
- caveatTiny adult size means many community species can eat them — avoid larger predators (angelfish, larger gouramis, cichlids).
- caveatBest in calm planted community tanks with steady tropical parameters; sensitive to ammonia spikes in new tanks.
- caveatPair only with peaceful, similarly sized tankmates — boisterous or fast schoolers will outcompete embers at feeding.
Compatible tank mates
- Bladder Snailyellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Chili Rasborayellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Cherry Shrimpyellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Ghost Shrimpyellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Crystal Red Shrimpyellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Blue Dream Shrimpyellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Orange Sakura Shrimpyellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Black Rose Shrimpyellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Snowball Shrimpyellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Green Jade Shrimpyellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->