{"product_id":"gold-flame-tetra","title":"Gold Flame Tetra","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eThe Gold Flame Tetra is a selectively bred colour variant of the Flame Tetra (\u003cem data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eHyphessobrycon flammeus\u003c\/em\u003e), prized for its warm golden-orange body tones and subtle metallic sheen. While retaining the peaceful nature and compact size of the standard Flame Tetra, the gold variety offers a softer, lighter appearance that stands out beautifully in planted community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eGold Flame Tetras are schooling fish and should be kept in groups to display their best colour, behaviour, and confidence. Their calm temperament and small size make them an excellent choice for peaceful freshwater setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"964\"\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"995\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"995\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3–4 cm (1.2–1.5 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eColoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden-yellow to light orange body with translucent fins; colour intensity improves with good care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, slightly deep-bodied tetra profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eSexual Dimorphism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eMales are slimmer and often show stronger colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eFemales are slightly larger and rounder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Temperament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1401\" data-start=\"1372\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1401\" data-start=\"1374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1390\" data-start=\"1374\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1431\" data-start=\"1402\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1431\" data-start=\"1404\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1419\" data-start=\"1404\"\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1500\" data-start=\"1432\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1500\" data-start=\"1434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1458\" data-start=\"1434\"\u003eSchooling Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Must be kept in groups of 6 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1542\" data-start=\"1501\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1542\" data-start=\"1503\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1522\" data-start=\"1503\"\u003eActivity Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately active\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eOther peaceful tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eRasboras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eCorydoras catfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eSmall peaceful gouramis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003eCatfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eAggressive or highly territorial fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eFin-nipping species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eLarge predatory fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003eBreeding Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eSpawning Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egg scatterer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eBreeding Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003eFine-leaved plants or spawning mops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eSoft, slightly acidic water improves success\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eParental Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults may eat eggs; removal is required for breeding attempts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003eGold coloration intensifies with stable water quality and a varied diet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003eSensitive to sudden changes in water parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003eBest displayed in planted aquariums with darker substrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003eCan appear shy if kept in small numbers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2349\" data-start=\"2306\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2349\" data-start=\"2308\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2330\" data-start=\"2308\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–60 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2388\" data-start=\"2350\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2388\" data-start=\"2352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2374\" data-start=\"2352\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2418\" data-start=\"2389\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2418\" data-start=\"2391\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2404\" data-start=\"2391\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2455\" data-start=\"2419\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2455\" data-start=\"2421\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2440\" data-start=\"2421\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–10 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand or fine gravel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/aquatic-plants\" title=\"Live Aquarium Plants Pet City\"\u003eLive plants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/aquarium-driftwood\" title=\"Aquarium Driftwood Pet City\"\u003edriftwood\u003c\/a\u003e, shaded areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, well-maintained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; plants help diffuse brightness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2881\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2899\"\u003eDiet Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2937\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2935\"\u003eRecommended Foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003eHigh-quality \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/fish-food-flakes\" title=\"Fish Food Flakes Pet City\"\u003eflakes\u003c\/a\u003e or micro \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/fish-food-pellets\" title=\"Fish Food Pellets Pet City\"\u003epellets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003eF\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/frozen-fish-food\" title=\"Frozen Fish Food Pet City\"\u003erozen foods\u003c\/a\u003e such as daphnia and brine shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003eOccasional live foods for conditioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3102\"\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. 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