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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. 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...

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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.

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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