Flametail Tetra - Aphyocharax erythrurus
By: Jacko
Species Name: Aphyocharax erythrurus
Common Names: Flametail Tetra
Synonyms: none
Family: Characidae
Order: Characiformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Max Size: 6 cm / 2.5 inches
Environment: Fresh Water
Origin: Flametail tetras originate from the Essequibo River basin in South America.
Temperament: Flametail Tetras (Aphyocharax erythrurus) are a peaceful schooling fish that do best in groups of at least 6.
Company: This species can be kept with other peaceful fish such as dwarf cichlids, other tetras, corydoras, and various pleco species.
Water Parameters: pH 6.5-7.2 , temperature 22-26 ° C / 72-80 ° F
Aquarium Setup: Flametail Tetras (Aphyocharax erythrurus) prefers a plented tank. They like plants for cover but plenty of open swimming space is also needed for this active swimmer. Dimmed lighting, a dark bottom substrate, and floating plants helps bring out the color in this species.
Feeding: Flametail Tetras (Aphyocharax erythrurus) is omnivorous. Try to vary their diet as much as possible.
Breeding: Flametail Tetras (Aphyocharax erythrurus) is not overly difficult to breed and raise, they lay eggs in and among plant leaves. Parents should be removed after laying the eggs or they will eat them.