Hyphessobrycon myrmex ( Fire Ant Tetra ) fish Care Information:

Care Information:

compact body shape

In the home aquaria these fish can attain a max size of 6 - 8 inches

adequate and quality feedings will condition mature fish to spawn and lay eggs on plants

Being a close relative of the Melanotaenia trifasciata of Australia

Hyphessobrycon myrmex ( Fire Ant Tetra ) fish Care Information:Hyphessobrycon myrmex commonly known as the Fire Ant Tetra, is a rare tetra originating from the Rio Orinoco basin in Venezuela and Colombia. This glowing orange tetra only reaches about 1. 5 inches (3. 8 cm) in captivity. Tetras are schooling fish and are best kept in groups of at least six to encourage natural behavior. photo by Ryan Lee