Green Fire Tetra

The green fire tetra is a relative of the bloodfin tetra. The upper half of its body carries an iridescent sheen that shifts from green to blue depending on the angle of the light, while the rear of the belly and the base of the anal fin are bright red. The combination of these two colors looks very striking when the fish swim as a school. It is hardy and adapts to a wide range of water parameters.

• At least 60 liters for a school of 8–12.
• 22–26°C, pH 6–7.5, soft to moderately hard water.
• A long tank, plants along the edges and open swimming space in the middle to upper layers.
• A lid is recommended because it may jump.

Omnivorous. Flakes and small granules, frozen brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworms are suitable. Because it snaps up food quickly, make sure the slower species in the tank are also getting fed.

Peaceful but active; small chases happen within the school. In a large group it does not bother other species. It usually leaves adult shrimp alone.

Good companions: rasboras, danios, other tetras, corydoras, otocinclus, small livebearers.

Avoid: large predators, aggressive cichlids; very slow and shy species may be bothered by its activity.