Red of Rio Hyphessobrycon flammeus: Not to be confused with the yellow one from Rio Red of Rio Hyphessobrycon flammeus. It is also often called the red tetra or red tetra. Also names like fire tetra one hears again and again in connection with him. Very common in our aquarium and in the wild it is on the list of endangered species. It is therefore important to refrain from wild catches. What makes the red of Rio Hyphessobrycon flammeus ornamental fish so special? Why did he find his way into our aquarium? Everything about appearance, reproduction and requirements is given below Characteristics. The red of Rio Hyphessobrycon flammeus is also a fish from the order of the tetra species and not a real tetra.
Origin of the Rio Hyphessobrycon flammeus red
Brazil is home to the Red of Rio Hyphessobrycon flammeus. It mainly comes from the coastal areas around Rio de Janeiro. Inland, however, it is found in rivers such as the Rio Parana. There he lives mainly in the shore areas. It is on the endangered animals list. Incidentally, in the area around Rio de Janeiro you can also find the yellow of Rio. It should now be clear where he got his name from.
Appearance and characteristics of the Red of Rio Hyphessobrycon flammeus
Again, we want to describe the characteristic appearance of the Rio red, because he too has some very distinctive features. Let's start with his body shape. He also has a rather high-backed build, although the body appears stocky. The eyes are there as well phantom tetra quite big. In addition, it also has a similar anal fin which extends from the middle of the body to the back of the caudal fin. An adipose fin can also be found on this specimen. Let's get to the coloring of the body. This will be a little paler in the offspring, which you should only buy from us, than in the wild ones.[the_ad id=”1019″]
The body itself is colored ruby red from about the middle and becomes more greenish towards the back, almost towards olive. Difficult to describe. Our beautiful pictures will certainly help here.
The Red of Rio Hyphessobrycon flammeus has two conspicuous stripes in the front area of the body, as is also known from a five-girdle barbel. The stripes go into the black but are not always equally pronounced. The fish has a very striking coloring on the anal fin. It is strongly colored red. The pectoral fins should also be red. The edge of the fins can have a different color again. Dor is usually black at the end.
Distinguishing between the sexes is not easy here either, because the animals can usually be recognized either by their physique and fullness or there are subtle differences in their colouration. It is quite difficult for a layman to determine this. The hem of the females on the fins is usually less pronounced.
The Red of Rio Hyphessobrycon flammeus is around 4 cm long and should also be kept in smaller groups. In the wild, this species of tetra also lives between 5 and 8 years.
Husbandry and care of the Red of Rio Hyphessobrycon flammeus
Now let's move on to attitude. This tetra is also quite peaceful, although it can get hectic when it comes to swimming. Therefore, you have to make sure that there is enough space available. The swimming space should be adequate and due to the fact that it should not be kept under a group of 6 to 8 animals, an aquarium of at least 60, better 100 liters capacity is also required.
Otherwise, the red of Rio Hyphessobrycon flammeus is one of the rather light fish in terms of requirements. You can also call it a beginner fish.
The water temperature should be set to 22 to 27 degrees and even with the pH value of 6,5 to 7, few should have any problems. In terms of hardness, the tetra makes few demands and you can even go up to 20 degrees. Usually this will not be the case in connection with the rather acidic pH value.
When it comes to food, you should make sure that the Red of Rio Hyphessobrycon flammeus is always supplied with live food. Be it with small crustaceans or the Cyclops mosquito larvae and Artemia. Frost and flake food can also be given. Above all, variety is also very important here.
An attitude in the community tank and thus a socialization is quite possible. The red of Rio Hyphessobrycon flammeus is also considered a very peaceful comrade.
Characteristics of the Red of Rio Hyphessobrycon flammeus
- Aquarium from 60 liters better 100 liters
- Group housing from 6 to 8 animals
- PH value rather acidic up to 7
- GH to 20
- Temperature 22 to 27 degrees
Breeding and reproduction of the Red of Rio Hyphessobrycon flammeus
Here, too, it is a question of so-called free spawners, which usually spawn quite quickly and release the spawn and do not attach the spawn to plants, objects or panes as is the case with other, for example, the adherent spawners. Here the spawn is usually drained over floating plants or fine-grained plants. Java moss is very good for this. Therefore, the breeding tank should be prepared accordingly. In addition, the water should be adjusted to be more acidic and soft. If you then feed the animals with live food, they are ready to spawn quite quickly. The actual process of spawning is usually not noticed because it happens quite quickly. The courtship behavior of the males must also be observed very closely. Nevertheless, it is possible to breed the animals well.
After spawning, the animals have to be removed from the tank again, because they would lay hands on the spawn. A spawning grate can also be of great service here. The young usually hatch the next day at a temperature of around 25 degrees. We swam freely after another 5 days. Then you have to feed the animals. After a few months they are already fully grown.