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Keep with at least 6 of its own species, more is better. Other Characins and Cyprinids are fine as long as they are of similar size and speed since the Green Fire Tetra can be a nipper. Avoid slow moving or long-finned fish such as Angelfish or Bettas.
The Green Fire Tetra originates from the Paraguay river basin in South America and can be identified by the translucent greenish body with reddish-orange on a portion of the underbelly. The male will have white on the tips of the pectoral, pelvic and dorsal fins. This species is considered a hardy species, but proper husbandry concerning water quality should not be ignored.
Although tolerant of slightly alkaline water, the Green Fire Tetra does best in slighty acidic conditions. A planted tank with a sandy substrate would be an ideal set-up. Plant more densely towards the back and sides to provide hiding places, and a sense of security, while leaving plenty of open area for swimming. As with most Tetras, black substrate will tend to bring out the colors more vividly. Add some floating plants to complete the setup and to aid in providing dappled lighting.
The Green Fire Tetra is for the most part an unfussy eater and will accept most foods offered. However, don’t get lazy in your feeding regimen by offering only flakes. A varied diet that includes brine shrimp, Daphnia, and bloodworms, along with a high quality flake, will be beneficial for both health and color.
For breeding, condition the male and females with live foods. When the females get recognizably plump, they are ready to breed. Including Java moss in the breeding tank will give the female a place to deposit the eggs, usually around 500. Remove the adults once spawning is complete to prevent them from eating the young.
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