Ember Tetra
A fairly recent addition to the aquarium hobby, the diminutive Ember tetra was discovered in 1987 and named in honour of Amanda Bleher, the mother of familiar fish collector Heiko Bleher. If it weren’t for their bright orange colour they’d probably be called Amanda tetras.
| Synonyms | Hemigrammus amandae |
| Distribution | Araguaia River basin, Brazil. |
| Maximum Size | 2cm (0.8") |
| Temperature | 24-28°C |
| Water Parameters | Soft and acidic conditions are preferred. pH: <7.0, dH: <8 degrees. |
| Compatibility | Specialist community |
| Lighting | No special requirements |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Males are more colourful than the more rounded females. |
| Feeding | Flake, granules and frozen foods |
R35.00