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Amapa Tetra

Hyphessobrycon amapaensis

Also known as amapa tetra, amapá tetra, red amapa tetra, amapaensis tetra, アマパテトラ

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A small, slender tetra with a broad dark stripe running along the body, edged above with a bright red to orange band that colours up strongly in soft, acidic water. It is kept for its shoaling behaviour and warm colours, and suits planted community tanks with other small, calm fish.

Care at a glance

Care level

Easy

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

3 cm

Temperature

23 to 28 °C

pH

5.5 to 7

Smallest tank

54 litres

Keep as

Shoal of 8 or more

Diet

Omnivore: small flakes, micro pellets, frozen and live daphnia, brine shrimp and bloodworm

Swims

Middle of the tank

Lifespan

3 to 5 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Brazil (Amapá state, Araguari and nearby coastal river basins)

Breeding

An egg scatterer that spawns among fine-leaved plants or moss and gives no parental care, so adults will eat the eggs. Breeding is fairly straightforward in a separate soft, acidic tank with dim lighting, and the tiny fry need infusoria at first.

Good to know

Often confused with other red-lined Hyphessobrycon species in shipments, so check identity with the seller. Keep away from large or fin-nipping tankmates because of its small size.