{"product_id":"ember-tetra-1","title":"Ember Tetra","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"559\" data-start=\"259\"\u003eThe Ember Tetra (\u003cem data-end=\"304\" data-start=\"280\"\u003eHyphessobrycon amandae\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small, peaceful freshwater schooling fish prized for its glowing orange to ember-red coloration. Despite its tiny size, this species delivers exceptional visual impact when kept in groups, creating a shimmering cloud of colour in planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"752\" data-start=\"561\"\u003eEmber Tetras are ideal for nano and community aquariums and are especially popular in aquascaped tanks due to their gentle nature, compact size, and compatibility with other peaceful species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"964\" data-start=\"934\"\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"850\" data-start=\"791\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"850\" data-start=\"793\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"808\" data-start=\"793\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–2.5 cm (0.8–1 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"924\" data-start=\"851\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"924\" data-start=\"853\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"868\" data-start=\"853\"\u003eColoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright orange to ember-red body with translucent fins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"973\" data-start=\"925\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"973\" data-start=\"927\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"942\" data-start=\"927\"\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, slender tetra profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"974\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1000\" data-start=\"976\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"976\"\u003eSexual Dimorphism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"1003\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1046\" data-start=\"1003\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1046\" data-start=\"1005\"\u003eFemales are slightly larger and rounder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"1049\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"1051\"\u003eMales are slimmer and may display deeper coloration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1404\" data-start=\"1375\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Temperament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eSchooling Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Should be kept in groups of 6 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eActivity Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm to moderately active\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1515\" data-start=\"1492\"\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eOther small peaceful tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eRasboras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eCorydoras catfish (dwarf species)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eOtocinclus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eShrimp and snails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1653\" data-start=\"1641\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1651\" data-start=\"1641\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eLarge or aggressive fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eFin-nipping species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1881\" data-start=\"1855\"\u003eBreeding Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eSpawning Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egg scatterer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eBreeding Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eSoft, slightly acidic water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eFine-leaved plants or moss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eParental Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults may eat eggs; separation required for breeding attempts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2071\" data-start=\"2043\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003eBest colour shown in heavily planted aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eSensitive to poor water quality due to small size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eDisplays confidence and schooling behaviour in larger groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eAvoid strong water flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2492\" data-start=\"2465\"\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–45 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–10 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand or fine gravel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2711\" data-start=\"2701\"\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Live Aquarium Plants Pet City\" href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/aquatic-plants\"\u003eLive plants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Aquarium Driftwood Pet City\" href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/aquarium-driftwood\"\u003edriftwood\u003c\/a\u003e, shaded areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2796\" data-start=\"2751\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2796\" data-start=\"2753\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2768\" data-start=\"2753\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, well-maintained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2853\" data-start=\"2797\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2853\" data-start=\"2799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2812\" data-start=\"2799\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; plants help diffuse brightness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2881\" data-start=\"2860\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3140\" data-start=\"2883\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2910\" data-start=\"2883\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2910\" data-start=\"2885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2899\" data-start=\"2885\"\u003eDiet Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3077\" data-start=\"2911\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2937\" data-start=\"2913\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2935\" data-start=\"2913\"\u003eRecommended Foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3077\" data-start=\"2940\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2980\" data-start=\"2940\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2980\" data-start=\"2942\"\u003eHigh-quality \u003ca title=\"Fish Food Flakes Pet City\" href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/fish-food-flakes\"\u003eflakes\u003c\/a\u003e or micro \u003ca title=\"Fish Food Pellets Pet City\" href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/fish-food-pellets\"\u003epellets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3032\" data-start=\"2983\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3032\" data-start=\"2985\"\u003eF\u003ca title=\"Frozen Fish Food Pet City\" href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/frozen-fish-food\"\u003erozen foods\u003c\/a\u003e such as daphnia and brine shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3077\" data-start=\"3035\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3077\" data-start=\"3037\"\u003eOccasional live foods for conditioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3140\" data-start=\"3078\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3140\" data-start=\"3080\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3102\" data-start=\"3080\"\u003eFeeding Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once or twice daily in small portions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePet City \u003cspan\u003eaims to provide up to date product information including ingredients, size and colour specifications, packaging and product features, as provided to us by the product manufacturer. As product details change from time to time, this information is intended as a guide only and some delay may occur in the updating of our listing. Product images are indicative of the appearance and the product delivered may vary slightly from the product image show. When precise information is important, we recommend that you read the label on the products you purchase or contact the manufacturer of the product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Fish","offers":[{"title":"1 x","offer_id":53779966329204,"sku":"TetraEmber","price":4.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/1675\/8644\/files\/EmberTetra-1000x1000.jpg?v=1766976389","url":"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/products\/ember-tetra-1","provider":"Pet City","version":"1.0","type":"link"}