40 ember tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae) in densely planted aquascape

Ember tetra are rather small fish. In spite of a size of only 2.5 cm (1 in), this species is not suitable for nano aquariums. Hyphessobrycon amandae prefers living in shoals. That requires space. The red coloration varies individual and depends also on food containing carotene. This characin is named in honor of Heiko Bleher’s mother Amanda.