Redline Tetra

The Hyphessobrycon amapaensis, also known as the redline tetra, boasts vibrant red and shimmering silver-white stripes, making it a stunning addition to your freshwater aquarium. This South American beauty is a wonderful choice for aquarists looking to add a touch of brilliance to their underwater paradise.

Redline tetras thrive in softer, slightly acidic water, similar to the conditions found in their native Amazon habitats. They prefer a low pH and clean, well-maintained water conditions.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Give them plants along the back and sides, open swimming space in front and a dark substrate, which brings out their color. Keep a lid on the tank, since tetras can jump.

Feeding: Feed a quality flake or small pellet once or twice a day, only as much as they eat in a couple of minutes. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.

Tankmates: They get along with most peaceful community fish of similar size, such as other tetras, rasboras, danios, corydoras, dwarf cichlids, gouramis and livebearers.

Good to know: Tetras feel safer and show better color in a group. A larger school also spreads out any chasing.