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Flame TetraFire Tetra ~ Von Rio Tetra Family: CharadidaeSub-family: Tetragonopterinae TetraWFCh_C1250.jpg)
Latest Reader Comment - See More I love these guys! I have a few, one of which is almost 2 years old. He's the oldest in my tank! They're the perfect size; not too big, not too small. Their color is... (more) Rachel 2006-10-01
True to ts namesake, the Flame Tetra sports a very beautiful fiery red coloring!The coloring of the Flame Tetra, also called the Fire Tetra or Von Rio Tetra, is generally silver in the front but becomes a fiery red on the back, especially at the base of the fins. When they are exposed to a lot of disturbances, they become very timid and their coloring will pale. They don't always show off real well in pet store aquariums where they are exposed to a lot of activity, and for this reason are not the most popular of tetras. To keep them best in your aquarium, provide them with a pleasant envorinment with friendly tankmates. Once the Flame Tetra is established in a calm aquarium they become very active. They are no longer timid and are a very pretty fish. They are happiest in a school of 6 or more and do best if kept with other smaller fish in a peaceful environment. They are hardy fish and are very easily bred. As a matter of fact, they are recommended for a beginner that wishes to experience fish breeding! For more Information on keeping this fish see:
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| Geographic Distribution Hyphessobrycon flammeus |
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| Data provided by FishBase.org |
Distribution:
The Flame Tetra, also called the Fire Tetra or Von Rio
Tetra, was described by Myers in 1924. They are found in South America in coastal riversin
Eastern Brazil, around Rio de Janeiro where they feed on worms, small crustaceans, and plants.
Status:
The species is not listed on the IUCN Red List.
Description:
The Flame Tetra is a deep bodied fish with the typical tetra shape. They are silver in the front but becomes a fiery red on the back, especially at the base of the fins. There are two black stripes that run up
and down behind the gills and they have a blue eye ring.
Size - Weight:
These fish get up to 1.5 inches (4 cm).
Care and feeding:
Since they are omnivorous the Flame Tetra, Fire Tetra, or Von Rio Tetra will generally eat all kinds
of live fresh and flake foods. To keep a good balance give them a high quality
flake food everyday. Feed brine shrimp (either live or frozen) or blood
worms as a treat.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom:
These fish will swim in all areas of the aquarium.
Acceptable Water Conditions:
Hardness: to 25° dGH (prefers 10°)
Ph: 5.8-7.8 (prefers 6.5 to 7.0)
Temp: 72-82° F (26-28° C)
Social Behaviors:
The Flame Tetra is a good
peaceful fish recommended for all community aquariums. They are happiest
in a school of 6 or more and do best if kept with other smaller fish in
a peaceful environment.
Sexual Differences:
The male has a blood red anal fin while the females is lighter
and sometimes yellow. The black tip on the pectoral fin is seen only on
the female.
Breeding/Reproduction:
The Flame Tetra, Fire Tetra, or Von Rio Tetra are egg layers. See the general description of how to breed egg laying fish in Breeding
Freshwater Fish.
Availability:
The Flame Tetra, also called the Fire Tetra or Von Rio Tetra, is readily
available.
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| Latest Comments |
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| I love these guys! I have a few, one of which is almost 2 years old. He's the oldest in my tank! They're the perfect size; not too big, not too small. Their color is subtle yet stunning. :D
2006-10-01 |
| I have 2 Von Rio tetra and they are the bright fish in my tank!
2006-04-23 |
| I bought 6 flame tetras today, they are still adjusting to their environment, but are really beautifull.
2006-03-07 |
| I once had a flame tetra that the pet shop let me take home for free because it had a spinal injury, but it could still swim okay. I only had one of the, but it joined a school of serpae tetras! It was one of the sweetest fish I ever had.
2005-12-07 |
| I have 2 flame tetras and they have been the most hardy fish I've owned. They've outlasted just about any other fish in my aquarium and add a nice touch with there bright red coloring.
2005-09-05 |
| Some of the coolest comments: |
| I am an aquarist in Rio de Janeiro and very sadly this little beauty is almost extinct here. It's the only endemic species of the State of Rio de Janeiro and due to insertion of other species and predatorial fishing, we no longer see them any more.
There is currently a research program in one of our universities trying to repopulate some streams and rivers.
Thank you.
John Toledano 2006-05-13 |
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