Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm

Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm are small, fiery orangeโ€‘red schooling tetras that bring warm colour and constant movement to planted community aquariums. Peaceful and active, Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm are ideal for beginners and experienced fishkeepers looking for a hardy, eyeโ€‘catching shoaling fish.

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The Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm is a vibrant, hardy schooling fish that glows with warm orangeโ€‘red tones in a wellโ€‘scaped aquarium. At around 2.5โ€“3cm, these Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm are a great size for settling into a peaceful community tank, where their colour and schooling behaviour really stand out against plants and darker substrates.
Calm but active, Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm spend most of their time in the midโ€‘water, making them perfect for planted and community aquariums with other small, peaceful species. They look best when kept in a group of at least 8โ€“10 fish.

Appearance & Behaviour of Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm

Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm typically show:
  • Aย slender, silver bodyย with warm orangeโ€‘red shading towards the rear
  • A subtle dark patch near the tail and clear to lightly tinted fins
  • Peaceful,ย shoaling behaviour, especially when kept in a goodโ€‘sized group
  • Brighter colour and more confidence in aย planted, lowโ€‘stress environment
In a tank with plants, wood and gentle lighting, Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm will display richer colours and more natural schooling behaviour.

Tank Requirements for Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm

To keep Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm healthy and comfortable:
  • Tank size:ย From around 40L+ for a small group, larger tanks for bigger schools
  • Water temperature:ย Approx. 23โ€“27ยฐC
  • pH:ย Slightly acidic to neutral is ideal
  • Decor:ย Live plants, driftwood and darker substrate help them feel secure
  • Filtration:ย Gentle to moderate flow with stable, clean water
Because Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm are small and peaceful, they do best in calm community tanks without large or aggressive tank mates.

Tank Mates for Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm

Good companions for Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm include:
  • Other small, peaceful tetras and rasboras
  • Corydoras and other gentle bottom dwellers
  • Dwarf cichlids with suitable temperament
  • Shrimp and snails, provided there are plenty of hiding spots
Avoid finโ€‘nippers and larger predatory fish that may harass or eat Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm.

Feeding Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm

Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm are easy to feed and accept a wide range of foods:
  • Highโ€‘qualityย micro pellets and fine flakesย as a staple
  • Frozen or live foods such asย baby brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworms
  • Occasional colourโ€‘enhancing foods to support their warm red tones
Offer small amounts 1โ€“2 times daily. A varied diet will help Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm show their best colour and maintain good health.

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