Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm

Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm

Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm are small, fiery orange‑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, eye‑catching shoaling fish.

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The Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm is a vibrant, hardy schooling fish that glows with warm orange‑red tones in a well‑scaped aquarium. At around 2.5–3cm, 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 mid‑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 8–10 fish.

Appearance & Behaviour of Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm

Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm typically show:
  • A slender, silver body with warm orange‑red shading towards the rear
  • A subtle dark patch near the tail and clear to lightly tinted fins
  • Peaceful, shoaling behaviour, especially when kept in a good‑sized group
  • Brighter colour and more confidence in a planted, low‑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: From around 40L+ for a small group, larger tanks for bigger schools
  • Water temperature: Approx. 23–27°C
  • pH: Slightly acidic to neutral is ideal
  • Decor: Live plants, driftwood and darker substrate help them feel secure
  • Filtration: 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 fin‑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:
  • High‑quality micro pellets and fine flakes as a staple
  • Frozen or live foods such as baby brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworms
  • Occasional colour‑enhancing foods to support their warm red tones
Offer small amounts 1–2 times daily. A varied diet will help Flame Tetra 2.5-3cm show their best colour and maintain good health.

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