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Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
A tiny, glowing orange tetra that adds brilliant color to nano and planted tanks. Peaceful and hardy, best kept in a group of 8 or more.
Care Parameters
Adult size
2 cm
Min tank
30 L
Temperature
20–28°C
pH
5–7
GH
1–10 dGH
Diet
Micropredator
Temperament
Peaceful
Water zone
Middle
Difficulty
Beginner
Schooling
School of 8 or more.
Suitable Plants
5Peacock Moss
A delicate aquarium moss with fine, feathery fronds that create a soft, flowing carpet. Attaches easily to hardscape and tolerates a wide range of conditions.
Water Sprite
A fast-growing, fern-like plant that can be floating or planted. Provides excellent cover for fry and absorbs nutrients rapidly. Very easy to grow.
Dwarf Hairgrass
Care profile for Dwarf Hairgrass: medium-high light, medium CO₂, intermediate difficulty.
Flame Moss
A unique aquarium moss with upward-growing fronds that resemble flames. Creates a distinctive vertical texture different from traditional trailing mosses.
Salvinia
A small floating fern with distinctive cup-shaped leaves. Fast-growing and excellent for nutrient吸收 in shrimp tanks. Does not reproduce as aggressively as duckweed.
Compatible Invertebrates
4Taiwan Bee Shrimp
A high-grade Caridina morph with bold black and white banding. One of the most prized ornamental shrimp. Requires soft, acidic water (pH 6.0-6.8, GH 4-6) and pristine conditions.
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Rabbit Snail
A large, striking freshwater snail with a conical shell and colorful body. Comes in orange, yellow, and dark variants. Active algae and detritus consumer, but slow breeder.
Mystery Snail
A colorful, active apple snail that cruises the glass for algae and leftover food. Pairs lay their pink egg clutches above the waterline - remove them to avoid overpopulation. Keep hardness at 7-18 dGH and offer calcium-rich foods so the shell stays strong.
Vampire Crab
A small, semi-terrestrial crab with striking purple coloration and bright yellow eyes. Requires a paludarium setup with both land and water areas.
Suitable Equipment
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Common Problems
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Fish Gasping at Surface
Fish hover at the surface, breathing rapidly. A possible oxygen emergency.
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Temperature Shock
Sudden temperature swings after water changes, heater failure or power cuts stress fish.
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Dropsy
Abdomen swells and scales stand out like a pinecone — usually a bacterial infection.
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High Ammonia Poisoning
Elevated ammonia levels cause burns, redness and rapid breathing.
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Old Tank Syndrome
Water quality slowly worsens over months or years despite regular small water changes.
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