Can Ember Tetra Live With Endler's Livebearer?
Ember Tetra and Endler's Livebearer are compatible. Temperature overlap 73–82°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Ember Tetra | Endler's Livebearer | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–84°F | 72–82°F | 73–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 5.5–7 | 6.5–8 | 6.5–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 0.8" | 1.5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 10 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Ember Tetra + Endler's Livebearer
To keep Ember Tetra and Endler's Livebearer together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Ember Tetra should be kept in a school of 8+. Endler's Livebearer should be kept in a school of 3+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Ember tetras are tiny, fiery-orange schooling fish that add a warm glow to planted tanks. At under 1 inch, they are perfect for nano tanks and make excellent companions for shrimp.
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Poecilia wingei
Endler's livebearers are close relatives of guppies but stay smaller and display even more intense neon coloration. Males are tiny but spectacularly colored. They breed prolifically and are perfect for nano tanks.
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