Spark Tetra / Fire Tetra

About me: Hello, I am a spark tetra or often called fire tetra. I am an ideal fish for beginners, because I am relatively easy to keep. In order for me to feel particularly well, the bottom of the aquarium should be as dark as possible. Furthermore you should make sure that I have enough hiding places. Generally you can keep me in a nanocube, but I like a bigger aquarium much better - especially if I am socialized with other fish. Since I am a schooling fish, it is best to always keep me with at least 10 other conspecifics. Oh yes, one more important note about my friends below: You should only keep me together with fish of the same size in your aquarium!

General information: The males are smaller than the females

Size: 0.59 inch - 1.18 inch

PH value: 6.00 - 7.50

Water hardness: 1.00 - 12.00º dGH

Temperature: 24.00 - 28.00 ºC

Schwimming position: Überall

Aquascaping ?: Dense planting to create hiding places, roots, stones

Feed: Dry/frozen and live food and also: Mosquito larvae, cyclops or artemia

Minimal tank capacity: 60 liters

Minimal edge length: 15.75 inch

Minimal edge height: 11.81 inch

Origin: South America

Stream: No

Swarm or group behavior: Yes

Colorful: Yes

Fresh water: Yes

Salt water: No

Socialization possible: Yes